Chapter XVII

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

later than; following

From this reading After she had finished reading the Bible, Mr. Presby remained silent and thoughtful for a long time.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

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

From this reading He seemed to be meditating upon the passages read, and she did not disturb him; but she could not help calling to mind the statement of John that he was insane.

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From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading After she had finished reading the Bible, Mr. Presby remained silent and thoughtful for a long time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He seemed to be meditating upon the passages read, and she did not disturb him; but she could not help calling to mind the statement of John that he was insane.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He seemed to be meditating upon the passages read, and she did not disturb him; but she could not help calling to mind the statement of John that he was insane.

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

From this reading She comprehended that his children were unkind and ungrateful to him, and this seemed so unnatural and terrible to her that she pitied the old gentleman from the depths of her soul.

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading She comprehended that his children were unkind and ungrateful to him, and this seemed so unnatural and terrible to her that she pitied the old gentleman from the depths of her soul.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

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

From this reading He seemed to be meditating upon the passages read, and she did not disturb him; but she could not help calling to mind the statement of John that he was insane.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading She comprehended that his children were unkind and ungrateful to him, and this seemed so unnatural and terrible to her that she pitied the old gentleman from the depths of her soul.

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

From this reading He seemed to be meditating upon the passages read, and she did not disturb him; but she could not help calling to mind the statement of John that he was insane.

move deeply

From this reading He seemed to be meditating upon the passages read, and she did not disturb him; but she could not help calling to mind the statement of John that he was insane.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading After she had finished reading the Bible, Mr. Presby remained silent and thoughtful for a long time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After she had finished reading the Bible, Mr. Presby remained silent and thoughtful for a long time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

brought together in one place

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

a man of refinement

From this reading She comprehended that his children were unkind and ungrateful to him, and this seemed so unnatural and terrible to her that she pitied the old gentleman from the depths of her soul.

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

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

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

From this reading He seemed to be meditating upon the passages read, and she did not disturb him; but she could not help calling to mind the statement of John that he was insane.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He seemed to be meditating upon the passages read, and she did not disturb him; but she could not help calling to mind the statement of John that he was insane.

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

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

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

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

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

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

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

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement

From this reading He seemed to be meditating upon the passages read, and she did not disturb him; but she could not help calling to mind the statement of John that he was insane.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading He seemed to be meditating upon the passages read, and she did not disturb him; but she could not help calling to mind the statement of John that he was insane.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

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 After she had finished reading the Bible, Mr. Presby remained silent and thoughtful for a long time.

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading He seemed to be meditating upon the passages read, and she did not disturb him; but she could not help calling to mind the statement of John that he was insane.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He seemed to be meditating upon the passages read, and she did not disturb him; but she could not help calling to mind the statement of John that he was insane.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He seemed to be meditating upon the passages read, and she did not disturb him; but she could not help calling to mind the statement of John that he was insane.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

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

From this reading She comprehended that his children were unkind and ungrateful to him, and this seemed so unnatural and terrible to her that she pitied the old gentleman from the depths of her soul.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

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From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

by chance

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading She comprehended that his children were unkind and ungrateful to him, and this seemed so unnatural and terrible to her that she pitied the old gentleman from the depths of her soul.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

an angry dispute

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading After she had finished reading the Bible, Mr. Presby remained silent and thoughtful for a long time.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading After she had finished reading the Bible, Mr. Presby remained silent and thoughtful for a long time.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

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

From this reading She comprehended that his children were unkind and ungrateful to him, and this seemed so unnatural and terrible to her that she pitied the old gentleman from the depths of her soul.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading After she had finished reading the Bible, Mr. Presby remained silent and thoughtful for a long time.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She comprehended that his children were unkind and ungrateful to him, and this seemed so unnatural and terrible to her that she pitied the old gentleman from the depths of her soul.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

affording physical relief

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading She comprehended that his children were unkind and ungrateful to him, and this seemed so unnatural and terrible to her that she pitied the old gentleman from the depths of her soul.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading He seemed to be meditating upon the passages read, and she did not disturb him; but she could not help calling to mind the statement of John that he was insane.

not in physical motion

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

a state of acute pain

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading She comprehended that his children were unkind and ungrateful to him, and this seemed so unnatural and terrible to her that she pitied the old gentleman from the depths of her soul.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She comprehended that his children were unkind and ungrateful to him, and this seemed so unnatural and terrible to her that she pitied the old gentleman from the depths of her soul.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

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

From this reading She comprehended that his children were unkind and ungrateful to him, and this seemed so unnatural and terrible to her that she pitied the old gentleman from the depths of her soul.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

having intellectual depth

From this reading After she had finished reading the Bible, Mr. Presby remained silent and thoughtful for a long time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After she had finished reading the Bible, Mr. Presby remained silent and thoughtful for a long time.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

not feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading She comprehended that his children were unkind and ungrateful to him, and this seemed so unnatural and terrible to her that she pitied the old gentleman from the depths of her soul.

lacking kindness

From this reading She comprehended that his children were unkind and ungrateful to him, and this seemed so unnatural and terrible to her that she pitied the old gentleman from the depths of her soul.

not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature

From this reading She comprehended that his children were unkind and ungrateful to him, and this seemed so unnatural and terrible to her that she pitied the old gentleman from the depths of her soul.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He seemed to be meditating upon the passages read, and she did not disturb him; but she could not help calling to mind the statement of John that he was insane.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

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

From this reading She comprehended that his children were unkind and ungrateful to him, and this seemed so unnatural and terrible to her that she pitied the old gentleman from the depths of her soul.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.

the words that are spoken

From this reading THE STORY OF A FAMILY QUARREL Mr. Presby was comforted by the passages which Bertha read, and perhaps the sympathy she extended to the suffering invalid was hardly less soothing than the words of the Scripture.

but in spite of that

From this reading Though she had gathered some idea of the nature of her patron’s troubles from the conversation she had had with him, yet she was still ignorant of his relations with the other occupants of the house.