Chapter VIII · Mrs. Dodd to Mistress Mary Gallagher, Dodsborough

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

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

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

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading You have already heard all about poor dear James's duel.

later than; following

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

(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 You have already heard all about poor dear James's duel.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading You have already heard all about poor dear James's duel.

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

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

plural of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

a youthful male person

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

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

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

plural of “count” — the total number counted

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

dearly loved

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

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

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading You have already heard all about poor dear James's duel.

plural of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

divisible by two

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

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

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

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From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

pleasing to the mind or feeling

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

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

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

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

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

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

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

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

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading You have already heard all about poor dear James's duel.

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

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

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

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

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

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

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

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

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

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading You have already heard all about poor dear James's duel.

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

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

immediately past

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

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

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

by chance

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

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

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

popular aquarium fish

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

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From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

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

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading You have already heard all about poor dear James's duel.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

express in words

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

only a very short time before

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

be seated

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

a source of materials to nourish the body

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

carry out

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

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

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

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

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

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

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

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

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

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

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

precisely as stated

From this reading It was in the "Post" and "Galignani," and got copied into the French papers; and, indeed, I must say that so far as notoriety goes, it was all very gratifying to our feelings, though the poor boy has had to pay dearly for the honor.

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

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

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

From this reading His sufferings were very great, and for ten days he did n't know one of us; even to this time he constantly calls me his aunt!

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He's now out of danger at last, and able to sit up for a few hours every day, and take a little sustenance, and hear the papers read, and see the names of the people that have called to ask after him; and a proud list it is,--dukes, counts, and barons without end!

the act of creating written works

From this reading Dear Molly,--I scarcely have courage to take up my pen, and, maybe, if it was n't that I 'm driven to the necessity of writing, I could n't bring myself to the effort.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You have already heard all about poor dear James's duel.