Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

consider or hold as true

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

(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 And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

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

From this reading Those weeks, like others, came to an end.

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

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

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

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

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

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Those weeks, like others, came to an end.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

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

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

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From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Those weeks, like others, came to an end.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

set up or found

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

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

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

the act of giving

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

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

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

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

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

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

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

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

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

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

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

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

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

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

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

immediately past

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Those weeks, like others, came to an end.

soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

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

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

for more time

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

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

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

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

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

a form of address for a man

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

not any; not one

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

not one, and not any

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

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

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

and nothing more

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

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From this reading Those weeks, like others, came to an end.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

kept private or confined to those intimately concerned

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

an educational institution

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

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

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

in the near future

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

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

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

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From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

carry out

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

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

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

a special situation

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those weeks, like others, came to an end.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

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

From this reading Those weeks, like others, came to an end.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

up to a particular time

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

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

From this reading Monday morning he was to take up his old routine of school duties; though none too fit for it, in the estimation of some people,--the doctor said it was a month too soon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

the act of using

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

precisely as stated

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

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

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And then Mr. Linden gave notice to all and sundry of his scholars, that his time of seclusion was at an end--only giving way to advice so far, as to accept the daily use of Squire Stoutenburgh's close carriage, until his health should be in a more assured state.

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

From this reading Those weeks, like others, came to an end.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

the words that are spoken

From this reading But the result of her meditations was not put in words; the effect betrayed itself in the extra care bestowed upon cups of coffee--the only thing within her reach.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.

but in spite of that

From this reading And no one could look at him and forget the last month's work,--a little exertion made the work very apparent; and as they sat at breakfast Monday morning, Mrs. Derrick made up her own mind privately that Dr. Harrison should have found some means to keep him in the house and from work yet longer.