Chapter IV

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

From this reading It cleared up a little in the evening, and though it was cold and chilly we went to church.

(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 ALL SETTLED.

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

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading It cleared up a little in the evening, and though it was cold and chilly we went to church.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading It cleared up a little in the evening, and though it was cold and chilly we went to church.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading It cleared up a little in the evening, and though it was cold and chilly we went to church.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It cleared up a little in the evening, and though it was cold and chilly we went to church.

lower than previously

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

in another and different manner

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

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

From this reading It cleared up a little in the evening, and though it was cold and chilly we went to church.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

the act of departing

From this reading Mamma had said to us we might if we liked, and Lydia was going.

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

From this reading Mamma had said to us we might if we liked, and Lydia was going.

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From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

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

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mamma had said to us we might if we liked, and Lydia was going.

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

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

immediately past

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Mamma had said to us we might if we liked, and Lydia was going.

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

From this reading It cleared up a little in the evening, and though it was cold and chilly we went to church.

an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC

From this reading Mamma had said to us we might if we liked, and Lydia was going.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading Mamma had said to us we might if we liked, and Lydia was going.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mamma had said to us we might if we liked, and Lydia was going.

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

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

not any; not one

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

owed as a debt

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mamma had said to us we might if we liked, and Lydia was going.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading ALL SETTLED.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

express in speech

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

not in physical motion

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

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

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

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

From this reading That Sunday--that last Sunday I somehow feel inclined to call it--stands out in my memory quite differently from its fellows.

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

From this reading It cleared up a little in the evening, and though it was cold and chilly we went to church.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mamma had said to us we might if we liked, and Lydia was going.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

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

From this reading It cleared up a little in the evening, and though it was cold and chilly we went to church.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It cleared up a little in the evening, and though it was cold and chilly we went to church.

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

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

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

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Both Haddie and I felt dull and depressed, partly owing no doubt to the weather, but still more, I think, from that vague fear of something being wrong which we were both suffering from, though we would not speak of it to each other.