Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.

(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 “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”

in addition

From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Charity, as all the world knows, should begin at an “at home.”

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

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

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

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

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

From this reading Charity, as all the world knows, should begin at an “at home.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BEGINNING AT HOME.

harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Charity, as all the world knows, should begin at an “at home.”

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading BEGINNING AT HOME.

a state of extreme happiness

From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”

third-person singular of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”

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

From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”

divisible by two

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

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From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

in an attractively handsome manner

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

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

From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading BEGINNING AT HOME.

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

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.

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

From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”

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

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Charity, as all the world knows, should begin at an “at home.”

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

the force of workers available

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”

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

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

by chance

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”

third-person singular of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”

of superior grade

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Charity, as all the world knows, should begin at an “at home.”

a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He also knew that an invitation card in the present is as sure a bait as the promise of bliss hereafter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

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

From this reading “Charity creates much of the misery it relieves, but it does not relieve all the misery it creates.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

which person or people

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Lord Ferriby knew as well as any that there are men, and perhaps even women, who will give largely in order that their names may appear largely and handsomely in the select subscription lists.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Charity, as all the world knows, should begin at an “at home.”