Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

later than; following

From this reading But on the day after the love scene recorded in the last chapter, a strange change came over the spirit of her dream.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

(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 Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading "I am a very poor man," Bertram had said to her, after making some allusion to what had taken place.

in addition

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am a very poor man," Bertram had said to her, after making some allusion to what had taken place.

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

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

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

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

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From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

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From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But on the day after the love scene recorded in the last chapter, a strange change came over the spirit of her dream.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But on the day after the love scene recorded in the last chapter, a strange change came over the spirit of her dream.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading But on the day after the love scene recorded in the last chapter, a strange change came over the spirit of her dream.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading But on the day after the love scene recorded in the last chapter, a strange change came over the spirit of her dream.

without offspring

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

carefully weighed

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But on the day after the love scene recorded in the last chapter, a strange change came over the spirit of her dream.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading But on the day after the love scene recorded in the last chapter, a strange change came over the spirit of her dream.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

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

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

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

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

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

From this reading But on the day after the love scene recorded in the last chapter, a strange change came over the spirit of her dream.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

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

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading REACHING HOME.

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

From this reading "I am a very poor man," Bertram had said to her, after making some allusion to what had taken place.

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

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

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From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

immediately past

From this reading But on the day after the love scene recorded in the last chapter, a strange change came over the spirit of her dream.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

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 Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading But on the day after the love scene recorded in the last chapter, a strange change came over the spirit of her dream.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "I am a very poor man," Bertram had said to her, after making some allusion to what had taken place.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

not any; not one

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But on the day after the love scene recorded in the last chapter, a strange change came over the spirit of her dream.

above and across; more than

From this reading But on the day after the love scene recorded in the last chapter, a strange change came over the spirit of her dream.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "I am a very poor man," Bertram had said to her, after making some allusion to what had taken place.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "I am a very poor man," Bertram had said to her, after making some allusion to what had taken place.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading REACHING HOME.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading But on the day after the love scene recorded in the last chapter, a strange change came over the spirit of her dream.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am a very poor man," Bertram had said to her, after making some allusion to what had taken place.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading But on the day after the love scene recorded in the last chapter, a strange change came over the spirit of her dream.

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

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "I am a very poor man," Bertram had said to her, after making some allusion to what had taken place.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading But on the day after the love scene recorded in the last chapter, a strange change came over the spirit of her dream.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading But on the day after the love scene recorded in the last chapter, a strange change came over the spirit of her dream.

required or under orders

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "I am a very poor man," Bertram had said to her, after making some allusion to what had taken place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

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

From this reading But on the day after the love scene recorded in the last chapter, a strange change came over the spirit of her dream.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.

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

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

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

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

precisely as stated

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

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

From this reading Early in their journeyings together, Mrs. Cox had learned from George that he was possessed of an eccentric old uncle; and not long afterwards, she had learned from Arthur that this uncle was very rich, that he was also childless, and that he was supposed to be very fond of his nephew.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I am a very poor man," Bertram had said to her, after making some allusion to what had taken place.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Putting all these things together, knowing that Bertram had no profession, and thinking that therefore he must be a rich man, she had considered herself to be acting with becoming prudence in dropping Major Biffin for his sake.