Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HOW SALLY LUNCHED WITH THE SALES WILSONS, AND GOT SPECULATING ABOUT HER FATHER.

(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 VEREKER AND HIS MAMMA, WHO HAD KNOWN IT ALL ALONG.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading VEREKER AND HIS MAMMA, WHO HAD KNOWN IT ALL ALONG.

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

From this reading VEREKER AND HIS MAMMA, WHO HAD KNOWN IT ALL ALONG.

an occurrence of something

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

in conjunction with; combined

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading CONCERNING DR.

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

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

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From this reading CONCERNING DR.

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

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

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

From this reading HOW SALLY LUNCHED WITH THE SALES WILSONS, AND GOT SPECULATING ABOUT HER FATHER.

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From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading HOW SALLY LUNCHED WITH THE SALES WILSONS, AND GOT SPECULATING ABOUT HER FATHER.

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

From this reading VEREKER AND HIS MAMMA, WHO HAD KNOWN IT ALL ALONG.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

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

From this reading HOW SALLY LUNCHED WITH THE SALES WILSONS, AND GOT SPECULATING ABOUT HER FATHER.

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

From this reading VEREKER AND HIS MAMMA, WHO HAD KNOWN IT ALL ALONG.

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From this reading HOW SALLY LUNCHED WITH THE SALES WILSONS, AND GOT SPECULATING ABOUT HER FATHER.

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

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading VEREKER AND HIS MAMMA, WHO HAD KNOWN IT ALL ALONG.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading VEREKER AND HIS MAMMA, WHO HAD KNOWN IT ALL ALONG.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading HOW TISHY LET OUT ABOUT MAJOR ROPER.

a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal

From this reading HOW SALLY LUNCHED WITH THE SALES WILSONS, AND GOT SPECULATING ABOUT HER FATHER.

(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading HOW TISHY LET OUT ABOUT MAJOR ROPER.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading VEREKER AND HIS MAMMA, WHO HAD KNOWN IT ALL ALONG.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

a form of address for a man

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HOW TISHY LET OUT ABOUT MAJOR ROPER.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game)

From this reading HOW TISHY LET OUT ABOUT MAJOR ROPER.

income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time

From this reading HOW SALLY LUNCHED WITH THE SALES WILSONS, AND GOT SPECULATING ABOUT HER FATHER.

witty remark

From this reading HOW SALLY LUNCHED WITH THE SALES WILSONS, AND GOT SPECULATING ABOUT HER FATHER.

one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading HOW SALLY LUNCHED WITH THE SALES WILSONS, AND GOT SPECULATING ABOUT HER FATHER.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

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

From this reading HOW SALLY LUNCHED WITH THE SALES WILSONS, AND GOT SPECULATING ABOUT HER FATHER.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

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From this reading HOW TISHY LET OUT ABOUT MAJOR ROPER.

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

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

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From this reading VEREKER AND HIS MAMMA, WHO HAD KNOWN IT ALL ALONG.

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

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

at the time that

From this reading HOW THERE WAS A WEDDING The segment of a circle of Society that did duty for a sphere, in the case of Mrs. Nightingale and Sally, was collectively surprised when it heard of the intended marriage of the former, having settled in its own mind that the latter was the magnet to Mr. Fenwick's lodestone.

which person or people

From this reading VEREKER AND HIS MAMMA, WHO HAD KNOWN IT ALL ALONG.

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From this reading HOW SALLY LUNCHED WITH THE SALES WILSONS, AND GOT SPECULATING ABOUT HER FATHER.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW SALLY LUNCHED WITH THE SALES WILSONS, AND GOT SPECULATING ABOUT HER FATHER.