Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading She wished to appreciate his kindness, and when she found herself wondering a little at his not caring to know anything more about her, she made much of it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She wished to appreciate his kindness, and when she found herself wondering a little at his not caring to know anything more about her, she made much of it.

in the past

From this reading If it was not all that she could have imagined from his offer to be of use to her in any way he could, she reminded herself that he had made that offer a very long time ago, and that she never meant to use him.

(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 If it was not all that she could have imagined from his offer to be of use to her in any way he could, she reminded herself that he had made that offer a very long time ago, and that she never meant to use him.

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

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If it was not all that she could have imagined from his offer to be of use to her in any way he could, she reminded herself that he had made that offer a very long time ago, and that she never meant to use him.

any thing at all

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading She wished to appreciate his kindness, and when she found herself wondering a little at his not caring to know anything more about her, she made much of it.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

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

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

a loving feeling

From this reading She wished to appreciate his kindness, and when she found herself wondering a little at his not caring to know anything more about her, she made much of it.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

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From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

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

From this reading If it was not all that she could have imagined from his offer to be of use to her in any way he could, she reminded herself that he had made that offer a very long time ago, and that she never meant to use him.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

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

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

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

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

set up or found

From this reading She wished to appreciate his kindness, and when she found herself wondering a little at his not caring to know anything more about her, she made much of it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

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

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If it was not all that she could have imagined from his offer to be of use to her in any way he could, she reminded herself that he had made that offer a very long time ago, and that she never meant to use him.

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

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

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

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

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

From this reading She wished to appreciate his kindness, and when she found herself wondering a little at his not caring to know anything more about her, she made much of it.

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

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

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

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

past form of “house” — contain or cover

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

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

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading If it was not all that she could have imagined from his offer to be of use to her in any way he could, she reminded herself that he had made that offer a very long time ago, and that she never meant to use him.

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

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading She wished to appreciate his kindness, and when she found herself wondering a little at his not caring to know anything more about her, she made much of it.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She wished to appreciate his kindness, and when she found herself wondering a little at his not caring to know anything more about her, she made much of it.

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

From this reading She wished to appreciate his kindness, and when she found herself wondering a little at his not caring to know anything more about her, she made much of it.

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 If it was not all that she could have imagined from his offer to be of use to her in any way he could, she reminded herself that he had made that offer a very long time ago, and that she never meant to use him.

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

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She wished to appreciate his kindness, and when she found herself wondering a little at his not caring to know anything more about her, she made much of it.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading If it was not all that she could have imagined from his offer to be of use to her in any way he could, she reminded herself that he had made that offer a very long time ago, and that she never meant to use him.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

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

From this reading She wished to appreciate his kindness, and when she found herself wondering a little at his not caring to know anything more about her, she made much of it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She wished to appreciate his kindness, and when she found herself wondering a little at his not caring to know anything more about her, she made much of it.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading If it was not all that she could have imagined from his offer to be of use to her in any way he could, she reminded herself that he had made that offer a very long time ago, and that she never meant to use him.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

not any; not one

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She wished to appreciate his kindness, and when she found herself wondering a little at his not caring to know anything more about her, she made much of it.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading If it was not all that she could have imagined from his offer to be of use to her in any way he could, she reminded herself that he had made that offer a very long time ago, and that she never meant to use him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

by chance

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading If it was not all that she could have imagined from his offer to be of use to her in any way he could, she reminded herself that he had made that offer a very long time ago, and that she never meant to use him.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

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

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

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

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

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

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If it was not all that she could have imagined from his offer to be of use to her in any way he could, she reminded herself that he had made that offer a very long time ago, and that she never meant to use him.

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

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

the act of using

From this reading If it was not all that she could have imagined from his offer to be of use to her in any way he could, she reminded herself that he had made that offer a very long time ago, and that she never meant to use him.

precisely as stated

From this reading She did not blame him, for she had been very uncouth, and no doubt he had done his whole duty in meeting her at the depot, and seeing her safely housed the first night.

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

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If it was not all that she could have imagined from his offer to be of use to her in any way he could, she reminded herself that he had made that offer a very long time ago, and that she never meant to use him.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

at the time that

From this reading She wished to appreciate his kindness, and when she found herself wondering a little at his not caring to know anything more about her, she made much of it.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading She wished to appreciate his kindness, and when she found herself wondering a little at his not caring to know anything more about her, she made much of it.

showing curiosity

From this reading She wished to appreciate his kindness, and when she found herself wondering a little at his not caring to know anything more about her, she made much of it.

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

From this reading Cornelia thought that perhaps Mr. Ludlow would feel it due to Mrs. Burton to come and ask how she was getting on; but if she did not wish him to come she had reason to be glad, for the whole week passed, and she did not see him, or hear anything from him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading XV.