used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading The alteration of my person however, aided as it was by dress, was so remarkable as to excite surprise among my village friends.
(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 His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The alteration of my person however, aided as it was by dress, was so remarkable as to excite surprise among my village friends.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The alteration of my person however, aided as it was by dress, was so remarkable as to excite surprise among my village friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
AnecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
apothecarynounUS /əˈpɑːθəkeri/
a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
From this reading The apothecary prided himself upon the change, persuading himself that the rector would thank him for the present of so fine a grandson.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The alteration of my person however, aided as it was by dress, was so remarkable as to excite surprise among my village friends.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
a youthful male person
From this reading His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
CausesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The apothecary prided himself upon the change, persuading himself that the rector would thank him for the present of so fine a grandson.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
put on clothes
From this reading The alteration of my person however, aided as it was by dress, was so remarkable as to excite surprise among my village friends.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading The alteration of my person however, aided as it was by dress, was so remarkable as to excite surprise among my village friends.
the organ of sight
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
a social unit living together
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The apothecary prided himself upon the change, persuading himself that the rector would thank him for the present of so fine a grandson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The apothecary prided himself upon the change, persuading himself that the rector would thank him for the present of so fine a grandson.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The alteration of my person however, aided as it was by dress, was so remarkable as to excite surprise among my village friends.
obtain
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
GrammaticaladjectiveUS /ɡrəˈmætəkəl/
of or pertaining to grammar
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading The apothecary prided himself upon the change, persuading himself that the rector would thank him for the present of so fine a grandson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The apothecary prided himself upon the change, persuading himself that the rector would thank him for the present of so fine a grandson.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The alteration of my person however, aided as it was by dress, was so remarkable as to excite surprise among my village friends.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The alteration of my person however, aided as it was by dress, was so remarkable as to excite surprise among my village friends.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
a human being
From this reading The alteration of my person however, aided as it was by dress, was so remarkable as to excite surprise among my village friends.
persuadingverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading The apothecary prided himself upon the change, persuading himself that the rector would thank him for the present of so fine a grandson.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The apothecary prided himself upon the change, persuading himself that the rector would thank him for the present of so fine a grandson.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading The apothecary prided himself upon the change, persuading himself that the rector would thank him for the present of so fine a grandson.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
ratsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
unusual or striking
From this reading The alteration of my person however, aided as it was by dress, was so remarkable as to excite surprise among my village friends.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
school-fellow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The alteration of my person however, aided as it was by dress, was so remarkable as to excite surprise among my village friends.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
not in physical motion
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The alteration of my person however, aided as it was by dress, was so remarkable as to excite surprise among my village friends.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading The apothecary prided himself upon the change, persuading himself that the rector would thank him for the present of so fine a grandson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The apothecary prided himself upon the change, persuading himself that the rector would thank him for the present of so fine a grandson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Hopes in behalf of my mother: The arrival of the rector: I gain his favour: Am adopted by him: And effect a family reconciliation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The alteration of my person however, aided as it was by dress, was so remarkable as to excite surprise among my village friends.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
tragi-comic
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From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
Tythes
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From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The apothecary prided himself upon the change, persuading himself that the rector would thank him for the present of so fine a grandson.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The alteration of my person however, aided as it was by dress, was so remarkable as to excite surprise among my village friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The alteration of my person however, aided as it was by dress, was so remarkable as to excite surprise among my village friends.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The apothecary prided himself upon the change, persuading himself that the rector would thank him for the present of so fine a grandson.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Anecdotes of a school-fellow, and his sister: Grammatical and musical studies: Causes of discontent between the Squire and the rector: Tythes and law produce quarrels: The tragi-comic tale of the rats_ Six weeks had elapsed before my wounds, bruises, and black marks, had totally disappeared; and the scar above my eye still retained a red appearance.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading His art and care had wrought miracles, I was quite another creature; the alteration was so prodigious since he had taken me that he was sure there was not so fine a boy in all England.
