Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading Not to have talked of Phineas Finn from the middle of May to the middle of July in that year would have exhibited great ignorance or a cynical disposition.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

in addition

From this reading But other things went on also.

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

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

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

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

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

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

for the reason that

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

brought into existence

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But other things went on also.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading THE DUKE'S FIRST COUSIN.

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

From this reading Not to have talked of Phineas Finn from the middle of May to the middle of July in that year would have exhibited great ignorance or a cynical disposition.

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

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

your usual mood

From this reading Not to have talked of Phineas Finn from the middle of May to the middle of July in that year would have exhibited great ignorance or a cynical disposition.

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading THE DUKE'S FIRST COUSIN.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Not to have talked of Phineas Finn from the middle of May to the middle of July in that year would have exhibited great ignorance or a cynical disposition.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

a native or inhabitant of Finland

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE DUKE'S FIRST COUSIN.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Not to have talked of Phineas Finn from the middle of May to the middle of July in that year would have exhibited great ignorance or a cynical disposition.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Not to have talked of Phineas Finn from the middle of May to the middle of July in that year would have exhibited great ignorance or a cynical disposition.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading Not to have talked of Phineas Finn from the middle of May to the middle of July in that year would have exhibited great ignorance or a cynical disposition.

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

From this reading Not to have talked of Phineas Finn from the middle of May to the middle of July in that year would have exhibited great ignorance or a cynical disposition.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Not to have talked of Phineas Finn from the middle of May to the middle of July in that year would have exhibited great ignorance or a cynical disposition.

in the recent past

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

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

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Not to have talked of Phineas Finn from the middle of May to the middle of July in that year would have exhibited great ignorance or a cynical disposition.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Not to have talked of Phineas Finn from the middle of May to the middle of July in that year would have exhibited great ignorance or a cynical disposition.

plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But other things went on also.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not to have talked of Phineas Finn from the middle of May to the middle of July in that year would have exhibited great ignorance or a cynical disposition.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But other things went on also.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

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From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Not to have talked of Phineas Finn from the middle of May to the middle of July in that year would have exhibited great ignorance or a cynical disposition.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not to have talked of Phineas Finn from the middle of May to the middle of July in that year would have exhibited great ignorance or a cynical disposition.

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

From this reading THE DUKE'S FIRST COUSIN.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But other things went on also.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

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

From this reading Not to have talked of Phineas Finn from the middle of May to the middle of July in that year would have exhibited great ignorance or a cynical disposition.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

in an unfair manner

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

past form of “wane” — grow smaller

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

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

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

treated with wax

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But other things went on also.

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

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Our pages have lately been taken up almost exclusively with the troubles of Phineas Finn, and indeed have so far not unfairly represented the feelings and interest of people generally at the time.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Moons waxed and waned; children were born; marriages were contracted; and the hopes and fears of the little world around did not come to an end because Phineas Finn was not to be hung.

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

From this reading Not to have talked of Phineas Finn from the middle of May to the middle of July in that year would have exhibited great ignorance or a cynical disposition.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Not to have talked of Phineas Finn from the middle of May to the middle of July in that year would have exhibited great ignorance or a cynical disposition.