Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

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From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

later than; following

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading She is gentleness and sweetness itself; but any attempt which I have ever made to instruct her in religion has been utterly without results.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She is gentleness and sweetness itself; but any attempt which I have ever made to instruct her in religion has been utterly without results.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She is gentleness and sweetness itself; but any attempt which I have ever made to instruct her in religion has been utterly without results.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

an occurrence of something

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

a young person of either sex

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Sometimes she goes to sleep, other whiles she laughs and questions me in a way that makes the flesh crawl.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

at any time

From this reading She is gentleness and sweetness itself; but any attempt which I have ever made to instruct her in religion has been utterly without results.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

opinion or judgment

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading Sometimes she goes to sleep, other whiles she laughs and questions me in a way that makes the flesh crawl.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual

From this reading She is gentleness and sweetness itself; but any attempt which I have ever made to instruct her in religion has been utterly without results.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Sometimes she goes to sleep, other whiles she laughs and questions me in a way that makes the flesh crawl.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She is gentleness and sweetness itself; but any attempt which I have ever made to instruct her in religion has been utterly without results.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She is gentleness and sweetness itself; but any attempt which I have ever made to instruct her in religion has been utterly without results.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading She is gentleness and sweetness itself; but any attempt which I have ever made to instruct her in religion has been utterly without results.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading She is gentleness and sweetness itself; but any attempt which I have ever made to instruct her in religion has been utterly without results.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing

From this reading Sometimes she goes to sleep, other whiles she laughs and questions me in a way that makes the flesh crawl.

without law or control

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She is gentleness and sweetness itself; but any attempt which I have ever made to instruct her in religion has been utterly without results.

engage in

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Sometimes she goes to sleep, other whiles she laughs and questions me in a way that makes the flesh crawl.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

and nothing more

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

in an open way

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Sometimes she goes to sleep, other whiles she laughs and questions me in a way that makes the flesh crawl.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Sometimes she goes to sleep, other whiles she laughs and questions me in a way that makes the flesh crawl.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading She is gentleness and sweetness itself; but any attempt which I have ever made to instruct her in religion has been utterly without results.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading She is gentleness and sweetness itself; but any attempt which I have ever made to instruct her in religion has been utterly without results.

past form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She is gentleness and sweetness itself; but any attempt which I have ever made to instruct her in religion has been utterly without results.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Sometimes she goes to sleep, other whiles she laughs and questions me in a way that makes the flesh crawl.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes she goes to sleep, other whiles she laughs and questions me in a way that makes the flesh crawl.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading She is gentleness and sweetness itself; but any attempt which I have ever made to instruct her in religion has been utterly without results.

carry out

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading She is gentleness and sweetness itself; but any attempt which I have ever made to instruct her in religion has been utterly without results.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Sometimes she goes to sleep, other whiles she laughs and questions me in a way that makes the flesh crawl.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "My lord," he said, after listening to my tale, "it's a peculiar case, and one which, I openly state, is beyond me.

plural of “while” — a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

From this reading Sometimes she goes to sleep, other whiles she laughs and questions me in a way that makes the flesh crawl.

which person or people

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I TAKE NANCY'S EDUCATION IN HAND Father Michel, Sandy, and Hugh Pitcairn were the only ones who knew enough of the child to make their advices on the subject of an education for her of any value, and it was the priest whom I consulted first.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

in the company of; together with

From this reading In every bout with her I am routed by a certain lawless sincerity of utterance, or by her fastening her eyes upon me and asking, 'Why?' or 'Who says that?'

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She is gentleness and sweetness itself; but any attempt which I have ever made to instruct her in religion has been utterly without results.