Chapter III

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

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

(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 "Ay, and we are betrothed; nay more, our marriage-hour, With all the cunning manner of our flight, Determined of."

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

From this reading "Ay, and we are betrothed; nay more, our marriage-hour, With all the cunning manner of our flight, Determined of."

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

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

From this reading "Ay, and we are betrothed; nay more, our marriage-hour, With all the cunning manner of our flight, Determined of."

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From this reading "Ay, and we are betrothed; nay more, our marriage-hour, With all the cunning manner of our flight, Determined of."

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

From this reading When his father was a commoner, and he himself was pursuing the studies of a profession, he thought that it would be a very fine thing to be heir to a title, and to live independent of the world.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

pledged to be married

From this reading "Ay, and we are betrothed; nay more, our marriage-hour, With all the cunning manner of our flight, Determined of."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

the two together, not just one

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

rid of obstructions

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

a person who holds no title

From this reading When his father was a commoner, and he himself was pursuing the studies of a profession, he thought that it would be a very fine thing to be heir to a title, and to live independent of the world.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading "Ay, and we are betrothed; nay more, our marriage-hour, With all the cunning manner of our flight, Determined of."

characterized by great determination

From this reading "Ay, and we are betrothed; nay more, our marriage-hour, With all the cunning manner of our flight, Determined of."

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading When his father was a commoner, and he himself was pursuing the studies of a profession, he thought that it would be a very fine thing to be heir to a title, and to live independent of the world.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading "Ay, and we are betrothed; nay more, our marriage-hour, With all the cunning manner of our flight, Determined of."

set up or found

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

a man of refinement

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

highest in quality

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

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

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

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

From this reading When his father was a commoner, and he himself was pursuing the studies of a profession, he thought that it would be a very fine thing to be heir to a title, and to live independent of the world.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading When his father was a commoner, and he himself was pursuing the studies of a profession, he thought that it would be a very fine thing to be heir to a title, and to live independent of the world.

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

From this reading When his father was a commoner, and he himself was pursuing the studies of a profession, he thought that it would be a very fine thing to be heir to a title, and to live independent of the world.

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

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

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

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading When his father was a commoner, and he himself was pursuing the studies of a profession, he thought that it would be a very fine thing to be heir to a title, and to live independent of the world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading When his father was a commoner, and he himself was pursuing the studies of a profession, he thought that it would be a very fine thing to be heir to a title, and to live independent of the world.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Ay, and we are betrothed; nay more, our marriage-hour, With all the cunning manner of our flight, Determined of."

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

From this reading "Ay, and we are betrothed; nay more, our marriage-hour, With all the cunning manner of our flight, Determined of."

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

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

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

From this reading "Ay, and we are betrothed; nay more, our marriage-hour, With all the cunning manner of our flight, Determined of."

an old word for “no”

From this reading "Ay, and we are betrothed; nay more, our marriage-hour, With all the cunning manner of our flight, Determined of."

relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Ay, and we are betrothed; nay more, our marriage-hour, With all the cunning manner of our flight, Determined of."

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Ay, and we are betrothed; nay more, our marriage-hour, With all the cunning manner of our flight, Determined of."

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading When his father was a commoner, and he himself was pursuing the studies of a profession, he thought that it would be a very fine thing to be heir to a title, and to live independent of the world.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading When his father was a commoner, and he himself was pursuing the studies of a profession, he thought that it would be a very fine thing to be heir to a title, and to live independent of the world.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

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

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

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From this reading SHAKSPEARE.

have in common

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

a male human offspring

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading When his father was a commoner, and he himself was pursuing the studies of a profession, he thought that it would be a very fine thing to be heir to a title, and to live independent of the world.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

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

From this reading "Ay, and we are betrothed; nay more, our marriage-hour, With all the cunning manner of our flight, Determined of."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

a special situation

From this reading When his father was a commoner, and he himself was pursuing the studies of a profession, he thought that it would be a very fine thing to be heir to a title, and to live independent of the world.

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

From this reading When his father was a commoner, and he himself was pursuing the studies of a profession, he thought that it would be a very fine thing to be heir to a title, and to live independent of the world.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading When his father was a commoner, and he himself was pursuing the studies of a profession, he thought that it would be a very fine thing to be heir to a title, and to live independent of the world.

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

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

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

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

precisely as stated

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

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

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Ay, and we are betrothed; nay more, our marriage-hour, With all the cunning manner of our flight, Determined of."

at the time that

From this reading When his father was a commoner, and he himself was pursuing the studies of a profession, he thought that it would be a very fine thing to be heir to a title, and to live independent of the world.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading From the state in which Philip found Lord Martindale, it seemed very clear that anxiety of mind had the greatest share in producing his illness.

which person or people

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Ay, and we are betrothed; nay more, our marriage-hour, With all the cunning manner of our flight, Determined of."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading When his father was a commoner, and he himself was pursuing the studies of a profession, he thought that it would be a very fine thing to be heir to a title, and to live independent of the world.

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

From this reading When his father was a commoner, and he himself was pursuing the studies of a profession, he thought that it would be a very fine thing to be heir to a title, and to live independent of the world.

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

From this reading That father and son should both have been living beyond their means, in order to keep up their dignity, was indeed a painful consideration; but more especially was it painful to the young gentleman, who now very strongly felt the difference between real and nominal independence.