Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading Before many days had passed he had placed the young man in direct communication with the English officials in charge of the African expedition.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Nor was this all; he seemed capable of any personal sacrifice that the welfare of Briggs demanded.

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

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nor was this all; he seemed capable of any personal sacrifice that the welfare of Briggs demanded.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The salary was most generous; in fact, all the arrangements were highly satisfactory.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

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From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

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From this reading Nor was this all; he seemed capable of any personal sacrifice that the welfare of Briggs demanded.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading Nor was this all; he seemed capable of any personal sacrifice that the welfare of Briggs demanded.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Before many days had passed he had placed the young man in direct communication with the English officials in charge of the African expedition.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Before many days had passed he had placed the young man in direct communication with the English officials in charge of the African expedition.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Before many days had passed he had placed the young man in direct communication with the English officials in charge of the African expedition.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Nor was this all; he seemed capable of any personal sacrifice that the welfare of Briggs demanded.

the act of departing

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

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From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

command with authority

From this reading Before many days had passed he had placed the young man in direct communication with the English officials in charge of the African expedition.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Before many days had passed he had placed the young man in direct communication with the English officials in charge of the African expedition.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Before many days had passed he had placed the young man in direct communication with the English officials in charge of the African expedition.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The salary was most generous; in fact, all the arrangements were highly satisfactory.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading The salary was most generous; in fact, all the arrangements were highly satisfactory.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

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

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The salary was most generous; in fact, all the arrangements were highly satisfactory.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

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

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Before many days had passed he had placed the young man in direct communication with the English officials in charge of the African expedition.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Before many days had passed he had placed the young man in direct communication with the English officials in charge of the African expedition.

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The salary was most generous; in fact, all the arrangements were highly satisfactory.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor was this all; he seemed capable of any personal sacrifice that the welfare of Briggs demanded.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading Before many days had passed he had placed the young man in direct communication with the English officials in charge of the African expedition.

above and across; more than

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

the act of departing politely

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Before many days had passed he had placed the young man in direct communication with the English officials in charge of the African expedition.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Nor was this all; he seemed capable of any personal sacrifice that the welfare of Briggs demanded.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Before many days had passed he had placed the young man in direct communication with the English officials in charge of the African expedition.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

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

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading Nor was this all; he seemed capable of any personal sacrifice that the welfare of Briggs demanded.

something that remunerates

From this reading The salary was most generous; in fact, all the arrangements were highly satisfactory.

giving satisfaction

From this reading The salary was most generous; in fact, all the arrangements were highly satisfactory.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Nor was this all; he seemed capable of any personal sacrifice that the welfare of Briggs demanded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nor was this all; he seemed capable of any personal sacrifice that the welfare of Briggs demanded.

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

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Nor was this all; he seemed capable of any personal sacrifice that the welfare of Briggs demanded.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

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

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

having come into contact

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

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

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading Nor was this all; he seemed capable of any personal sacrifice that the welfare of Briggs demanded.

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

From this reading The salary was most generous; in fact, all the arrangements were highly satisfactory.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

belonging to which person

From this reading Reuel was greatly touched during the next three months by the devotion of his friend Livingston, whose unselfishness in his behalf he had before had cause to notice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before many days had passed he had placed the young man in direct communication with the English officials in charge of the African expedition.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Whatever difficulties really existed melted, as it were, before Aubrey’s influence, and Reuel would have approached the time of departure over a bed of roses but for the pain of parting with Dianthe.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Before many days had passed he had placed the young man in direct communication with the English officials in charge of the African expedition.