Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

speak to

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

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

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

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

From this reading As Charles went home he thought with pleasure how his circle of friends appeared to be widening.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

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

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

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

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.

possessive form of “charles” — King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading As Charles went home he thought with pleasure how his circle of friends appeared to be widening.

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

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

wanted intensely

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

in a serious manner

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

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From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

divisible by two

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

a social unit living together

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

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

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

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

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

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

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

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

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As Charles went home he thought with pleasure how his circle of friends appeared to be widening.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

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From this reading As Charles went home he thought with pleasure how his circle of friends appeared to be widening.

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

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

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From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

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

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

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 Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

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

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

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

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

something you have to do

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

and nothing more

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

a wrapped container

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading As Charles went home he thought with pleasure how his circle of friends appeared to be widening.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

the property of making no sound

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

on the contrary

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

push for something

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

have faith or confidence in

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

express in words

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.

small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

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

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

carry out

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He said nothing about his sisters, as he knew Jane had rather be left in quietness, than have her attention to her patient interrupted, even by the kind enquiries of friends.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

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

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading As Charles went home he thought with pleasure how his circle of friends appeared to be widening.

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

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

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

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

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

From this reading As Charles went home he thought with pleasure how his circle of friends appeared to be widening.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

which person or people

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

belonging to which person

From this reading He who was poor, and could only do good by seizing accidental occasions, he who had, in his own opinion, nothing to recommend him to the notice of his superiors, had gained friends whose present kindness was delightful to him, and on the steadiness of whose regard there was every reason to rely.

an increase in width

From this reading As Charles went home he thought with pleasure how his circle of friends appeared to be widening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As Charles went home he thought with pleasure how his circle of friends appeared to be widening.

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

From this reading Mr Monteath took down Charles's address, and said he hoped to call on him in London before long; and he earnestly desired that any of the family would apply to him in any case where his advice or assistance could be of service.

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

From this reading Charles called at Mr Monteath's to say farewell, and to take a parcel from the young ladies to their brother.