Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

highly skilled

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

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

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

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

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had not felt at home in Manchester and she had not felt quite at home with Henrietta though she had done her duty by her.

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

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading She had not felt at home in Manchester and she had not felt quite at home with Henrietta though she had done her duty by her.

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From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading She had not felt at home in Manchester and she had not felt quite at home with Henrietta though she had done her duty by her.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

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From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

divisible by two

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She had not felt at home in Manchester and she had not felt quite at home with Henrietta though she had done her duty by her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

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

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

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

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

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From this reading She had not felt at home in Manchester and she had not felt quite at home with Henrietta though she had done her duty by her.

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

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

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

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She had not felt at home in Manchester and she had not felt quite at home with Henrietta though she had done her duty by her.

having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

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

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

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

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

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

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

go away from a place

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

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

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

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From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river

From this reading She had not felt at home in Manchester and she had not felt quite at home with Henrietta though she had done her duty by her.

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

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

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

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had not felt at home in Manchester and she had not felt quite at home with Henrietta though she had done her duty by her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

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

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She had not felt at home in Manchester and she had not felt quite at home with Henrietta though she had done her duty by her.

make short successive sounds

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

make a low noise

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

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

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

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

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

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

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

in the near future

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

make square

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

make steady

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

a request to be present

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

carry out

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

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

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She had not felt at home in Manchester and she had not felt quite at home with Henrietta though she had done her duty by her.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

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

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

create by training and teaching

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

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

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

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

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She was comforted somewhat by the mere familiarity of things--even by the grade of smoke which seemed in some way to be different from the smoke of Manchester's cotton factory chimneys--by the order of rattle and roar and rumble, which had a homelike sound.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

at the time that

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

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

From this reading In little more than two weeks Dowie descended from her train in the London station and took a hansom cab which carried her through the familiar streets to Eaton Square.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had not felt at home in Manchester and she had not felt quite at home with Henrietta though she had done her duty by her.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Their worlds had been far apart and daily adjustment to circumstances is not easy though it may be accomplished without the betrayal of any outward sign.

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

From this reading His lordship's summons had come soon, as he had said it would, but he had made it possible for her to leave in the little house a steady and decent woman to take her place when she gave it up.