Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading THE NEW COMPANION Miss Schuyler was a very active, industrious lady, and her time was fully occupied.

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

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading THE NEW COMPANION Miss Schuyler was a very active, industrious lady, and her time was fully occupied.

matters of personal concern

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

later than; following

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already there was a little color in his pale cheeks, and an eagerness for his meals.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Already there was a little color in his pale cheeks, and an eagerness for his meals.

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

From this reading THE NEW COMPANION Miss Schuyler was a very active, industrious lady, and her time was fully occupied.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

a youthful male person

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Already there was a little color in his pale cheeks, and an eagerness for his meals.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Already there was a little color in his pale cheeks, and an eagerness for his meals.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE NEW COMPANION Miss Schuyler was a very active, industrious lady, and her time was fully occupied.

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

From this reading He could endure more fatigue, and he suffered less pain.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Indeed, Dr. Smith, who lived half a mile off, had promised to send his son, a lad of twelve, down to see Phil in his stead.

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From this reading Indeed, Dr. Smith, who lived half a mile off, had promised to send his son, a lad of twelve, down to see Phil in his stead.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading Already there was a little color in his pale cheeks, and an eagerness for his meals.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading He could endure more fatigue, and he suffered less pain.

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

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

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From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading He could endure more fatigue, and he suffered less pain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading THE NEW COMPANION Miss Schuyler was a very active, industrious lady, and her time was fully occupied.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

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

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Indeed, Dr. Smith, who lived half a mile off, had promised to send his son, a lad of twelve, down to see Phil in his stead.

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

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

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

From this reading THE NEW COMPANION Miss Schuyler was a very active, industrious lady, and her time was fully occupied.

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

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

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

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

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

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, Dr. Smith, who lived half a mile off, had promised to send his son, a lad of twelve, down to see Phil in his stead.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading THE NEW COMPANION Miss Schuyler was a very active, industrious lady, and her time was fully occupied.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

and nothing more

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

a boy or man

From this reading Indeed, Dr. Smith, who lived half a mile off, had promised to send his son, a lad of twelve, down to see Phil in his stead.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE NEW COMPANION Miss Schuyler was a very active, industrious lady, and her time was fully occupied.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He could endure more fatigue, and he suffered less pain.

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From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

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

From this reading Already there was a little color in his pale cheeks, and an eagerness for his meals.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Indeed, Dr. Smith, who lived half a mile off, had promised to send his son, a lad of twelve, down to see Phil in his stead.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Already there was a little color in his pale cheeks, and an eagerness for his meals.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Indeed, Dr. Smith, who lived half a mile off, had promised to send his son, a lad of twelve, down to see Phil in his stead.

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

From this reading THE NEW COMPANION Miss Schuyler was a very active, industrious lady, and her time was fully occupied.

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

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE NEW COMPANION Miss Schuyler was a very active, industrious lady, and her time was fully occupied.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

held or filled or in use

From this reading THE NEW COMPANION Miss Schuyler was a very active, industrious lady, and her time was fully occupied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

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

From this reading Indeed, Dr. Smith, who lived half a mile off, had promised to send his son, a lad of twelve, down to see Phil in his stead.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading He could endure more fatigue, and he suffered less pain.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Already there was a little color in his pale cheeks, and an eagerness for his meals.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

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

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

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From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

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From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Indeed, Dr. Smith, who lived half a mile off, had promised to send his son, a lad of twelve, down to see Phil in his stead.

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

precisely, exactly

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

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From this reading THE NEW COMPANION Miss Schuyler was a very active, industrious lady, and her time was fully occupied.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Indeed, Dr. Smith, who lived half a mile off, had promised to send his son, a lad of twelve, down to see Phil in his stead.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Indeed, Dr. Smith, who lived half a mile off, had promised to send his son, a lad of twelve, down to see Phil in his stead.

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

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Indeed, Dr. Smith, who lived half a mile off, had promised to send his son, a lad of twelve, down to see Phil in his stead.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

a male human offspring

From this reading Indeed, Dr. Smith, who lived half a mile off, had promised to send his son, a lad of twelve, down to see Phil in his stead.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading Indeed, Dr. Smith, who lived half a mile off, had promised to send his son, a lad of twelve, down to see Phil in his stead.

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

From this reading He could endure more fatigue, and he suffered less pain.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

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

From this reading THE NEW COMPANION Miss Schuyler was a very active, industrious lady, and her time was fully occupied.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Already there was a little color in his pale cheeks, and an eagerness for his meals.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE NEW COMPANION Miss Schuyler was a very active, industrious lady, and her time was fully occupied.

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

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

in the direction of

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Indeed, Dr. Smith, who lived half a mile off, had promised to send his son, a lad of twelve, down to see Phil in his stead.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE NEW COMPANION Miss Schuyler was a very active, industrious lady, and her time was fully occupied.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

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

From this reading THE NEW COMPANION Miss Schuyler was a very active, industrious lady, and her time was fully occupied.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

any one of a set, it does not matter which

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

which person or people

From this reading Indeed, Dr. Smith, who lived half a mile off, had promised to send his son, a lad of twelve, down to see Phil in his stead.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She had her house and grounds to attend to, her business affairs, her domestic duties, and her poor people--for paradise or fairy-land, whichever Phil chose to call his present abode, was not without its poor--and so, during the day, Lisa was mostly with Phil; but he and Miss Rachel had always a pleasant chat after breakfast; and in the evening many a long talk made known to Miss Rachel more of Phil's character than he had any idea of; and the more she knew of the boy, the warmer her heart became towards him, and the more thankful she was that she had been able to do for him just what was wanted, and just at the right time.