Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

(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 "Yes," said Sophy, "I don't think he had any business to have it, for all one division of the paper is put on upside down.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading The laburnums point up instead of hanging down, and I am sure Mary would have altered it if she could.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading The laburnums point up instead of hanging down, and I am sure Mary would have altered it if she could.

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

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

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

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Yes," said Sophy, "I don't think he had any business to have it, for all one division of the paper is put on upside down.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading This, of course, Mrs Carbonel and Dora would never have told poor Judith, but Sophy was young and unguarded, and apt to talk when she had better have held her tongue.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It was beautiful French paper that Edmund brought home from Paris and laid up for the furnishing their house."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading This, of course, Mrs Carbonel and Dora would never have told poor Judith, but Sophy was young and unguarded, and apt to talk when she had better have held her tongue.

a brother by marriage

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "Yes," said Sophy, "I don't think he had any business to have it, for all one division of the paper is put on upside down.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This, of course, Mrs Carbonel and Dora would never have told poor Judith, but Sophy was young and unguarded, and apt to talk when she had better have held her tongue.

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From this reading This, of course, Mrs Carbonel and Dora would never have told poor Judith, but Sophy was young and unguarded, and apt to talk when she had better have held her tongue.

an occurrence of something

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

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

From this reading The laburnums point up instead of hanging down, and I am sure Mary would have altered it if she could.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading This, of course, Mrs Carbonel and Dora would never have told poor Judith, but Sophy was young and unguarded, and apt to talk when she had better have held her tongue.

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

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading "Yes," said Sophy, "I don't think he had any business to have it, for all one division of the paper is put on upside down.

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From this reading "Yes," said Sophy, "I don't think he had any business to have it, for all one division of the paper is put on upside down.

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

From this reading This, of course, Mrs Carbonel and Dora would never have told poor Judith, but Sophy was young and unguarded, and apt to talk when she had better have held her tongue.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Yes," said Sophy, "I don't think he had any business to have it, for all one division of the paper is put on upside down.

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

From this reading It was beautiful French paper that Edmund brought home from Paris and laid up for the furnishing their house."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Yes," said Sophy, "I don't think he had any business to have it, for all one division of the paper is put on upside down.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading It was beautiful French paper that Edmund brought home from Paris and laid up for the furnishing their house."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was beautiful French paper that Edmund brought home from Paris and laid up for the furnishing their house."

(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading It was beautiful French paper that Edmund brought home from Paris and laid up for the furnishing their house."

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

From this reading "Yes," said Sophy, "I don't think he had any business to have it, for all one division of the paper is put on upside down.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading The laburnums point up instead of hanging down, and I am sure Mary would have altered it if she could.

an event that happens

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

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

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading This, of course, Mrs Carbonel and Dora would never have told poor Judith, but Sophy was young and unguarded, and apt to talk when she had better have held her tongue.

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

From this reading This, of course, Mrs Carbonel and Dora would never have told poor Judith, but Sophy was young and unguarded, and apt to talk when she had better have held her tongue.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

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

From this reading It was beautiful French paper that Edmund brought home from Paris and laid up for the furnishing their house."

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

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The laburnums point up instead of hanging down, and I am sure Mary would have altered it if she could.

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

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

in a not unlawful manner

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading The laburnums point up instead of hanging down, and I am sure Mary would have altered it if she could.

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

From this reading "Yes," said Sophy, "I don't think he had any business to have it, for all one division of the paper is put on upside down.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

and nothing more

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

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

From this reading The laburnums point up instead of hanging down, and I am sure Mary would have altered it if she could.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

set down according to a plan

From this reading It was beautiful French paper that Edmund brought home from Paris and laid up for the furnishing their house."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading The laburnums point up instead of hanging down, and I am sure Mary would have altered it if she could.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

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

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading This, of course, Mrs Carbonel and Dora would never have told poor Judith, but Sophy was young and unguarded, and apt to talk when she had better have held her tongue.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading This, of course, Mrs Carbonel and Dora would never have told poor Judith, but Sophy was young and unguarded, and apt to talk when she had better have held her tongue.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Yes," said Sophy, "I don't think he had any business to have it, for all one division of the paper is put on upside down.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Yes," said Sophy, "I don't think he had any business to have it, for all one division of the paper is put on upside down.

above and across; more than

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading "Yes," said Sophy, "I don't think he had any business to have it, for all one division of the paper is put on upside down.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading It was beautiful French paper that Edmund brought home from Paris and laid up for the furnishing their house."

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The laburnums point up instead of hanging down, and I am sure Mary would have altered it if she could.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading This, of course, Mrs Carbonel and Dora would never have told poor Judith, but Sophy was young and unguarded, and apt to talk when she had better have held her tongue.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Yes," said Sophy, "I don't think he had any business to have it, for all one division of the paper is put on upside down.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

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

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

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

From this reading "Yes," said Sophy, "I don't think he had any business to have it, for all one division of the paper is put on upside down.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The laburnums point up instead of hanging down, and I am sure Mary would have altered it if she could.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading This, of course, Mrs Carbonel and Dora would never have told poor Judith, but Sophy was young and unguarded, and apt to talk when she had better have held her tongue.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

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

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was beautiful French paper that Edmund brought home from Paris and laid up for the furnishing their house."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Yes," said Sophy, "I don't think he had any business to have it, for all one division of the paper is put on upside down.

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

From this reading This, of course, Mrs Carbonel and Dora would never have told poor Judith, but Sophy was young and unguarded, and apt to talk when she had better have held her tongue.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

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

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading This, of course, Mrs Carbonel and Dora would never have told poor Judith, but Sophy was young and unguarded, and apt to talk when she had better have held her tongue.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

lacking protection or a guard

From this reading This, of course, Mrs Carbonel and Dora would never have told poor Judith, but Sophy was young and unguarded, and apt to talk when she had better have held her tongue.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The laburnums point up instead of hanging down, and I am sure Mary would have altered it if she could.

the highest or uppermost side of anything

From this reading "Yes," said Sophy, "I don't think he had any business to have it, for all one division of the paper is put on upside down.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

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

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

at the time that

From this reading This, of course, Mrs Carbonel and Dora would never have told poor Judith, but Sophy was young and unguarded, and apt to talk when she had better have held her tongue.

during the time that

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

in the company of; together with

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

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

From this reading The laburnums point up instead of hanging down, and I am sure Mary would have altered it if she could.

an affirmative

From this reading She sat transfixed at the recognition, while Judith observed, quite innocently, with a free conscience-- "Yes, miss, my brother-in-law brought it home, and told me it was just a scrap that was left over, and he was free to have, though I said I did wonder the lady did not want to keep it in case of an accident happening."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading This, of course, Mrs Carbonel and Dora would never have told poor Judith, but Sophy was young and unguarded, and apt to talk when she had better have held her tongue.