Chapter IV

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

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

the state of being absent

From this reading After they returned to their room, Delia rallied her a little upon her absence of mind.

a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

later than; following

From this reading After they returned to their room, Delia rallied her a little upon her absence of mind.

(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 "Any one would think you had all the cares of the nation upon your shoulders, Emily, instead of a little bill for worsted.

make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

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

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

react verbally

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Any one would think you had all the cares of the nation upon your shoulders, Emily, instead of a little bill for worsted.

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

From this reading People Will begin to suspect something presently, if you are not more careful.

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

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading When Mrs. Pomeroy spoke to the girls at the table, you started as though you had been shot, and when she stopped you coming out of the room, you turned as pale as ashes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Mrs. Pomeroy spoke to the girls at the table, you started as though you had been shot, and when she stopped you coming out of the room, you turned as pale as ashes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When Mrs. Pomeroy spoke to the girls at the table, you started as though you had been shot, and when she stopped you coming out of the room, you turned as pale as ashes.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading People Will begin to suspect something presently, if you are not more careful.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading "Any one would think you had all the cares of the nation upon your shoulders, Emily, instead of a little bill for worsted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading People Will begin to suspect something presently, if you are not more careful.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "Any one would think you had all the cares of the nation upon your shoulders, Emily, instead of a little bill for worsted.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading When Mrs. Pomeroy spoke to the girls at the table, you started as though you had been shot, and when she stopped you coming out of the room, you turned as pale as ashes.

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From this reading After they returned to their room, Delia rallied her a little upon her absence of mind.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

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

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading When Mrs. Pomeroy spoke to the girls at the table, you started as though you had been shot, and when she stopped you coming out of the room, you turned as pale as ashes.

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

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

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

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading People Will begin to suspect something presently, if you are not more careful.

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

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading "Any one would think you had all the cares of the nation upon your shoulders, Emily, instead of a little bill for worsted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

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

From this reading After they returned to their room, Delia rallied her a little upon her absence of mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading After they returned to their room, Delia rallied her a little upon her absence of mind.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

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

From this reading People Will begin to suspect something presently, if you are not more careful.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When Mrs. Pomeroy spoke to the girls at the table, you started as though you had been shot, and when she stopped you coming out of the room, you turned as pale as ashes.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "Any one would think you had all the cares of the nation upon your shoulders, Emily, instead of a little bill for worsted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After they returned to their room, Delia rallied her a little upon her absence of mind.

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

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

on one occasion

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Any one would think you had all the cares of the nation upon your shoulders, Emily, instead of a little bill for worsted.

and nothing more

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When Mrs. Pomeroy spoke to the girls at the table, you started as though you had been shot, and when she stopped you coming out of the room, you turned as pale as ashes.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading When Mrs. Pomeroy spoke to the girls at the table, you started as though you had been shot, and when she stopped you coming out of the room, you turned as pale as ashes.

relating to or involving money

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

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

From this reading People Will begin to suspect something presently, if you are not more careful.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Pomeroy spoke to the girls at the table, you started as though you had been shot, and when she stopped you coming out of the room, you turned as pale as ashes.

in the near future

From this reading People Will begin to suspect something presently, if you are not more careful.

act as president

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

inflected form of “rally” — gather

From this reading After they returned to their room, Delia rallied her a little upon her absence of mind.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading After they returned to their room, Delia rallied her a little upon her absence of mind.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading After they returned to their room, Delia rallied her a little upon her absence of mind.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

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

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

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

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading When Mrs. Pomeroy spoke to the girls at the table, you started as though you had been shot, and when she stopped you coming out of the room, you turned as pale as ashes.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading "Any one would think you had all the cares of the nation upon your shoulders, Emily, instead of a little bill for worsted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading People Will begin to suspect something presently, if you are not more careful.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading When Mrs. Pomeroy spoke to the girls at the table, you started as though you had been shot, and when she stopped you coming out of the room, you turned as pale as ashes.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When Mrs. Pomeroy spoke to the girls at the table, you started as though you had been shot, and when she stopped you coming out of the room, you turned as pale as ashes.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading When Mrs. Pomeroy spoke to the girls at the table, you started as though you had been shot, and when she stopped you coming out of the room, you turned as pale as ashes.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading People Will begin to suspect something presently, if you are not more careful.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading When Mrs. Pomeroy spoke to the girls at the table, you started as though you had been shot, and when she stopped you coming out of the room, you turned as pale as ashes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

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

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After they returned to their room, Delia rallied her a little upon her absence of mind.

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

From this reading After they returned to their room, Delia rallied her a little upon her absence of mind.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Any one would think you had all the cares of the nation upon your shoulders, Emily, instead of a little bill for worsted.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When Mrs. Pomeroy spoke to the girls at the table, you started as though you had been shot, and when she stopped you coming out of the room, you turned as pale as ashes.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

up to a particular time

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

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

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When Mrs. Pomeroy spoke to the girls at the table, you started as though you had been shot, and when she stopped you coming out of the room, you turned as pale as ashes.

two times

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading After they returned to their room, Delia rallied her a little upon her absence of mind.

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

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

at the time that

From this reading When Mrs. Pomeroy spoke to the girls at the table, you started as though you had been shot, and when she stopped you coming out of the room, you turned as pale as ashes.

belonging to which person

From this reading IT was only by a strong effort that Emily was able, so far, to turn her thoughts from her pecuniary embarrassments, as to allude to her lessons for the evening, and it was not till Miss Gilbert, whose turn it was to preside in the school-room, had spoken to her once or twice, that she threw off her abstraction, sufficiently to hear and answer what was said to her.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading People Will begin to suspect something presently, if you are not more careful.

a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"

From this reading "Any one would think you had all the cares of the nation upon your shoulders, Emily, instead of a little bill for worsted.

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

From this reading "Any one would think you had all the cares of the nation upon your shoulders, Emily, instead of a little bill for worsted.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Any one would think you had all the cares of the nation upon your shoulders, Emily, instead of a little bill for worsted.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Any one would think you had all the cares of the nation upon your shoulders, Emily, instead of a little bill for worsted.