Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

later than; following

From this reading "Send Andrew," suggested Miss Sophia, after her sister had stated the difficulty.

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

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading "Send Andrew," suggested Miss Sophia, after her sister had stated the difficulty.

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From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

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

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

for the reason that

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

the two together, not just one

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

get or gather together

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But this spring it seemed doubtful if they could go.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

a state of mental disturbance and disorientation

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading "Send Andrew," suggested Miss Sophia, after her sister had stated the difficulty.

plural of “dividend” — that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading But this spring it seemed doubtful if they could go.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But this spring it seemed doubtful if they could go.

let have

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

an established custom

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

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

From this reading "Send Andrew," suggested Miss Sophia, after her sister had stated the difficulty.

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

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But this spring it seemed doubtful if they could go.

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

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

within a building

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Yet they wanted the money--a part of it, at least.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

engage in

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Yet they wanted the money--a part of it, at least.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Yet they wanted the money--a part of it, at least.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

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

From this reading But this spring it seemed doubtful if they could go.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading "Send Andrew," suggested Miss Sophia, after her sister had stated the difficulty.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "Send Andrew," suggested Miss Sophia, after her sister had stated the difficulty.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

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From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

the season of growth

From this reading But this spring it seemed doubtful if they could go.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading "Send Andrew," suggested Miss Sophia, after her sister had stated the difficulty.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

coming after or following

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "Send Andrew," suggested Miss Sophia, after her sister had stated the difficulty.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

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

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

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

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

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

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

in the direction of

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Yet they wanted the money--a part of it, at least.

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

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

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

From this reading This occasioned a little derangement of her sister's plans; for both sisters were in the habit, about the first of April and of October, of taking a journey to Boston--partly for a change, and partly because at these times certain banks in which they owned stock declared dividends, which they took the opportunity to collect.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading ANDY'S JOURNEY Toward the first of April of the succeeding year, Miss Sophia Grant took a severe cold, not serious, indeed, but such as to make it prudent for her to remain indoors.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet they wanted the money--a part of it, at least.