Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

contrary to your interests or welfare

From this reading Lovers are proverbially discontented in the adverse conditions of separation.

in addition

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

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

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

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

From this reading Lovers are proverbially discontented in the adverse conditions of separation.

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

From this reading Coming as it did in the middle of a long dull winter the change to Culversham was received by Jane with whole-hearted joy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Coming as it did in the middle of a long dull winter the change to Culversham was received by Jane with whole-hearted joy.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Coming as it did in the middle of a long dull winter the change to Culversham was received by Jane with whole-hearted joy.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Coming as it did in the middle of a long dull winter the change to Culversham was received by Jane with whole-hearted joy.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Lovers are proverbially discontented in the adverse conditions of separation.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

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From this reading Coming as it did in the middle of a long dull winter the change to Culversham was received by Jane with whole-hearted joy.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Coming as it did in the middle of a long dull winter the change to Culversham was received by Jane with whole-hearted joy.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

From this reading Lovers are proverbially discontented in the adverse conditions of separation.

a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Coming as it did in the middle of a long dull winter the change to Culversham was received by Jane with whole-hearted joy.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

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From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

plural of “fare” — an agenda of things to do

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

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

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

only a very short time before

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

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

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

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

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

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From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

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

From this reading Lovers are proverbially discontented in the adverse conditions of separation.

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

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

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From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Coming as it did in the middle of a long dull winter the change to Culversham was received by Jane with whole-hearted joy.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Coming as it did in the middle of a long dull winter the change to Culversham was received by Jane with whole-hearted joy.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Lovers are proverbially discontented in the adverse conditions of separation.

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

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

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 Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Coming as it did in the middle of a long dull winter the change to Culversham was received by Jane with whole-hearted joy.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

absolutely essential

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

not any; not one

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

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From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

in the manner of something that has become a byword

From this reading Lovers are proverbially discontented in the adverse conditions of separation.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Coming as it did in the middle of a long dull winter the change to Culversham was received by Jane with whole-hearted joy.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading Lovers are proverbially discontented in the adverse conditions of separation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

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

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

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

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

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

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

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

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

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

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

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

From this reading Coming as it did in the middle of a long dull winter the change to Culversham was received by Jane with whole-hearted joy.

third-person singular of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But if these two persons had exchanged places their sentiments would doubtless have been exchanged also, thus proving what a difficult class of beings lovers are, and how impossible it is to satisfy or to console them.

which person or people

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

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From this reading Coming as it did in the middle of a long dull winter the change to Culversham was received by Jane with whole-hearted joy.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.

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

From this reading Peter Ogilvie would have given much to be at home in the winter following his mother's death, and there is no doubt that Jane Erskine felt that things would have been many times easier away from home.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading So much has been said and so much has been written on the subject of the man who works and the woman who weeps, the man who fares forth and the woman who waits at home, that it hardly seems necessary to begin a chapter with another dissertation upon this theme.