Chapter XV

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

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

Having no one else present.

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading A look of amusement crossed Mr. Chester's face as he stood up and greeted the new-comers.

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

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

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

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

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From this reading Cathy's entrance as usual effected a sort of whirlwind; her swift movements and flowing draperies swept breezelike through the quiet room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

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

From this reading Cathy's entrance as usual effected a sort of whirlwind; her swift movements and flowing draperies swept breezelike through the quiet room.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading Langley's low-toned "hush" was no check on her volubility.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

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

From this reading A look of amusement crossed Mr. Chester's face as he stood up and greeted the new-comers.

under normal conditions

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

placed crosswise

From this reading A look of amusement crossed Mr. Chester's face as he stood up and greeted the new-comers.

the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Cathy's entrance as usual effected a sort of whirlwind; her swift movements and flowing draperies swept breezelike through the quiet room.

the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading Cathy's entrance as usual effected a sort of whirlwind; her swift movements and flowing draperies swept breezelike through the quiet room.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Cathy's entrance as usual effected a sort of whirlwind; her swift movements and flowing draperies swept breezelike through the quiet room.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A look of amusement crossed Mr. Chester's face as he stood up and greeted the new-comers.

a social unit living together

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Cathy's entrance as usual effected a sort of whirlwind; her swift movements and flowing draperies swept breezelike through the quiet room.

set up or found

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

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

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading IN THE GRANITE QUARRY.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading A look of amusement crossed Mr. Chester's face as he stood up and greeted the new-comers.

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

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

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

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

become quiet or still; fall silent

From this reading Langley's low-toned "hush" was no check on her volubility.

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

From this reading IN THE GRANITE QUARRY.

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

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

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

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

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

From this reading Langley's low-toned "hush" was no check on her volubility.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A look of amusement crossed Mr. Chester's face as he stood up and greeted the new-comers.

very low in volume

From this reading Langley's low-toned "hush" was no check on her volubility.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Cathy's entrance as usual effected a sort of whirlwind; her swift movements and flowing draperies swept breezelike through the quiet room.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

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

From this reading A look of amusement crossed Mr. Chester's face as he stood up and greeted the new-comers.

not any; not one

From this reading Langley's low-toned "hush" was no check on her volubility.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

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

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Langley's low-toned "hush" was no check on her volubility.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

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

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

friend of Damon

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading IN THE GRANITE QUARRY.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Cathy's entrance as usual effected a sort of whirlwind; her swift movements and flowing draperies swept breezelike through the quiet room.

on the contrary

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Cathy's entrance as usual effected a sort of whirlwind; her swift movements and flowing draperies swept breezelike through the quiet room.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

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

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

not in physical motion

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A look of amusement crossed Mr. Chester's face as he stood up and greeted the new-comers.

possessing sweep

From this reading Cathy's entrance as usual effected a sort of whirlwind; her swift movements and flowing draperies swept breezelike through the quiet room.

moving very fast

From this reading Cathy's entrance as usual effected a sort of whirlwind; her swift movements and flowing draperies swept breezelike through the quiet room.

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

From this reading IN THE GRANITE QUARRY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

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

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

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

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Cathy's entrance as usual effected a sort of whirlwind; her swift movements and flowing draperies swept breezelike through the quiet room.

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

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

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

From this reading A look of amusement crossed Mr. Chester's face as he stood up and greeted the new-comers.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

being of use or service

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Cathy's entrance as usual effected a sort of whirlwind; her swift movements and flowing draperies swept breezelike through the quiet room.

the quality of being facile in speech and writing

From this reading Langley's low-toned "hush" was no check on her volubility.

nonexistent

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."

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

From this reading Langley's low-toned "hush" was no check on her volubility.

a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth

From this reading Cathy's entrance as usual effected a sort of whirlwind; her swift movements and flowing draperies swept breezelike through the quiet room.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading "But still she found, or rather thought she found, Her own worth wanting, others to abound; Ascribed above their due to every one, Unjust and scanty to herself alone."--_Dryden._ "Queen, this is our old friend Mr. Chester, commonly known in the district as the King of Karldale; he plays Damon to Garth's Pythias, and is a sort of useful Family Friend to us all."