Chapter IV

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Sophia, I am astonished!" he said in portentous tones; and, dull as he was, he _was_ astonished.

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

From this reading Unfortunately her sister's temper and Mr. Northey's dulness gave sweet reasonableness small place.

a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

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

From this reading "Sophia, I am astonished!" he said in portentous tones; and, dull as he was, he _was_ astonished.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading "Sophia, I am astonished!" he said in portentous tones; and, dull as he was, he _was_ astonished.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Scarcely had the chairmen been dismissed, the chairs carried out, and the door closed on them before Mr. Northey's indignation found vent.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Scarcely had the chairmen been dismissed, the chairs carried out, and the door closed on them before Mr. Northey's indignation found vent.

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading "I could not have believed you would behave in this way!"

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I could not have believed you would behave in this way!"

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

From this reading Scarcely had the chairmen been dismissed, the chairs carried out, and the door closed on them before Mr. Northey's indignation found vent.

put or send forth

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

plural of “chairman” — the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization

From this reading Scarcely had the chairmen been dismissed, the chairs carried out, and the door closed on them before Mr. Northey's indignation found vent.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Scarcely had the chairmen been dismissed, the chairs carried out, and the door closed on them before Mr. Northey's indignation found vent.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Scarcely had the chairmen been dismissed, the chairs carried out, and the door closed on them before Mr. Northey's indignation found vent.

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

From this reading "I could not have believed you would behave in this way!"

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

the act of discovering something

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

having lost your job

From this reading Scarcely had the chairmen been dismissed, the chairs carried out, and the door closed on them before Mr. Northey's indignation found vent.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Scarcely had the chairmen been dismissed, the chairs carried out, and the door closed on them before Mr. Northey's indignation found vent.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading "Sophia, I am astonished!" he said in portentous tones; and, dull as he was, he _was_ astonished.

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From this reading Unfortunately her sister's temper and Mr. Northey's dulness gave sweet reasonableness small place.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

set up or found

From this reading Scarcely had the chairmen been dismissed, the chairs carried out, and the door closed on them before Mr. Northey's indignation found vent.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

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

From this reading Unfortunately her sister's temper and Mr. Northey's dulness gave sweet reasonableness small place.

alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

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

From this reading "Sophia, I am astonished!" he said in portentous tones; and, dull as he was, he _was_ astonished.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Sophia, I am astonished!" he said in portentous tones; and, dull as he was, he _was_ astonished.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading Scarcely had the chairmen been dismissed, the chairs carried out, and the door closed on them before Mr. Northey's indignation found vent.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Unfortunately her sister's temper and Mr. Northey's dulness gave sweet reasonableness small place.

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

From this reading Unfortunately her sister's temper and Mr. Northey's dulness gave sweet reasonableness small place.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I could not have believed you would behave in this way!"

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Scarcely had the chairmen been dismissed, the chairs carried out, and the door closed on them before Mr. Northey's indignation found vent.

above and across; more than

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Unfortunately her sister's temper and Mr. Northey's dulness gave sweet reasonableness small place.

of momentous or ominous significance

From this reading "Sophia, I am astonished!" he said in portentous tones; and, dull as he was, he _was_ astonished.

the state of having good sense and sound judgment

From this reading Unfortunately her sister's temper and Mr. Northey's dulness gave sweet reasonableness small place.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Sophia, I am astonished!" he said in portentous tones; and, dull as he was, he _was_ astonished.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely had the chairmen been dismissed, the chairs carried out, and the door closed on them before Mr. Northey's indignation found vent.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Unfortunately her sister's temper and Mr. Northey's dulness gave sweet reasonableness small place.

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

From this reading Unfortunately her sister's temper and Mr. Northey's dulness gave sweet reasonableness small place.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

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

From this reading "Sophia, I am astonished!" he said in portentous tones; and, dull as he was, he _was_ astonished.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Unfortunately her sister's temper and Mr. Northey's dulness gave sweet reasonableness small place.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Unfortunately her sister's temper and Mr. Northey's dulness gave sweet reasonableness small place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Scarcely had the chairmen been dismissed, the chairs carried out, and the door closed on them before Mr. Northey's indignation found vent.

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

From this reading "I could not have believed you would behave in this way!"

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Sophia, I am astonished!" he said in portentous tones; and, dull as he was, he _was_ astonished.

by bad luck

From this reading Unfortunately her sister's temper and Mr. Northey's dulness gave sweet reasonableness small place.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading Scarcely had the chairmen been dismissed, the chairs carried out, and the door closed on them before Mr. Northey's indignation found vent.

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

From this reading "Sophia, I am astonished!" he said in portentous tones; and, dull as he was, he _was_ astonished.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I could not have believed you would behave in this way!"

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading A DISCOVERY The scene in the gardens had moved Sophia's feelings so deeply that, notwithstanding the glamour Hawkesworth's exploit had cast over her, a word of kindness addressed to her on her arrival in Arlington Street might have had far-reaching results.

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

From this reading "I could not have believed you would behave in this way!"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I could not have believed you would behave in this way!"