Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But Gilchrist had other opinions; he strongly disapproved of Bill’s going, seeing no reason for it and a great many against it.

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

From this reading He said he should consider it an impertinence on his own part to go to the funeral.

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

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

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

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading But Gilchrist had other opinions; he strongly disapproved of Bill’s going, seeing no reason for it and a great many against it.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Gilchrist had other opinions; he strongly disapproved of Bill’s going, seeing no reason for it and a great many against it.

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From this reading THE COURTSHIP OF HARBOROUGH OF BYBRIDGE.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

deem to be

From this reading He said he should consider it an impertinence on his own part to go to the funeral.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading THE COURTSHIP OF HARBOROUGH OF BYBRIDGE.

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From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

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

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

past form of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong

From this reading But Gilchrist had other opinions; he strongly disapproved of Bill’s going, seeing no reason for it and a great many against it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

put on clothes

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

apart from; not including

From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

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From this reading But Gilchrist had other opinions; he strongly disapproved of Bill’s going, seeing no reason for it and a great many against it.

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

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

the act of departing

From this reading But Gilchrist had other opinions; he strongly disapproved of Bill’s going, seeing no reason for it and a great many against it.

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

From this reading But Gilchrist had other opinions; he strongly disapproved of Bill’s going, seeing no reason for it and a great many against it.

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

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

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From this reading THE COURTSHIP OF HARBOROUGH OF BYBRIDGE.

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

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

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From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

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

From this reading But Gilchrist had other opinions; he strongly disapproved of Bill’s going, seeing no reason for it and a great many against it.

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

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

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

From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

an impudent statement

From this reading He said he should consider it an impertinence on his own part to go to the funeral.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

the act of departing

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

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 But Gilchrist had other opinions; he strongly disapproved of Bill’s going, seeing no reason for it and a great many against it.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

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From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

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

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

not any; not one

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COURTSHIP OF HARBOROUGH OF BYBRIDGE.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading But Gilchrist had other opinions; he strongly disapproved of Bill’s going, seeing no reason for it and a great many against it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But Gilchrist had other opinions; he strongly disapproved of Bill’s going, seeing no reason for it and a great many against it.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He said he should consider it an impertinence on his own part to go to the funeral.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

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From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading But Gilchrist had other opinions; he strongly disapproved of Bill’s going, seeing no reason for it and a great many against it.

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

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading But Gilchrist had other opinions; he strongly disapproved of Bill’s going, seeing no reason for it and a great many against it.

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

From this reading THE COURTSHIP OF HARBOROUGH OF BYBRIDGE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

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

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

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

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

not necessary

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

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

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

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

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He himself had never claimed any connection with the Harboroughs during the old man’s life and did not intend to do so at his death, except through the medium of the law.

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

From this reading Polly said it was quite unnecessary for Bill to go to old Mr. Harborough’s funeral, though the wish to do so showed a nice feeling on her part; and since she did wish it (and had a black dress) there really was no reason why she should not go, more especially as she was leaving for London the next day and would thus escape Miss Minchin’s cross-questioning.