Chapter VIII

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

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

anew

From this reading Certainly the words of Honour recalled those unpleasant doubts forcibly before him; but he suffered the impression to wear away again.

(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 We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

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From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

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

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

aroused to action

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

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

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading WASTING AWAY.

having a base

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

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From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

exhale hard

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

the two together, not just one

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

a youthful male person

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

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

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

a young person of either sex

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

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

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

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

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

your usual mood

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Certainly the words of Honour recalled those unpleasant doubts forcibly before him; but he suffered the impression to wear away again.

divisible by two

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

in a forcible manner

From this reading Certainly the words of Honour recalled those unpleasant doubts forcibly before him; but he suffered the impression to wear away again.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

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

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

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

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

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

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

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

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

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

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

the state of being honored

From this reading Certainly the words of Honour recalled those unpleasant doubts forcibly before him; but he suffered the impression to wear away again.

possessive form of “honour” — the state of being honored

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

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

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Certainly the words of Honour recalled those unpleasant doubts forcibly before him; but he suffered the impression to wear away again.

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

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

the act of departing

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

roused to anger

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

a form of address for a man

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

on one occasion

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

and nothing more

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Certainly the words of Honour recalled those unpleasant doubts forcibly before him; but he suffered the impression to wear away again.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

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

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

third-person singular of “soften” — make (images or sounds) soft or softer

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

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

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Certainly the words of Honour recalled those unpleasant doubts forcibly before him; but he suffered the impression to wear away again.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

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

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

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

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

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

From this reading Certainly the words of Honour recalled those unpleasant doubts forcibly before him; but he suffered the impression to wear away again.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

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

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

without possibility of mistake

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading Certainly the words of Honour recalled those unpleasant doubts forcibly before him; but he suffered the impression to wear away again.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

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

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease

From this reading WASTING AWAY.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

be dressed in

From this reading Certainly the words of Honour recalled those unpleasant doubts forcibly before him; but he suffered the impression to wear away again.

at the time that

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A doubt lay almost in his mind as to whether his wife did, or could, like Benja: it was based upon her unmistakably jealous disposition, and on the blow she had once given Benja when she was as a mad woman: but with her daily conduct before him, her love displayed as much for Benja as for her own child, he could only believe that the boy was safe in her care.

the words that are spoken

From this reading But though Honour's words certainly aroused Mr. St. John to a sense of precaution, they did not cause him to act upon it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading We all know how time, even if you count it only by days or hours, softens the aspect of things; and before November was out, the master of Alnwick had made his will, leaving both the children under the personal guardianship of his wife.