Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

anew

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

(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 She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

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

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

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From this reading She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

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

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

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

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

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From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

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

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

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

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

a social unit living together

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

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From this reading Mrs. Flin was urgent for the rent, too, and threatened to let the rooms to more prompt tenants.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

assets in the form of money

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

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

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

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

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

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

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

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

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

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

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

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

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

and nothing more

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

go away from a place

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Mrs. Flin was urgent for the rent, too, and threatened to let the rooms to more prompt tenants.

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

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

engage in

From this reading She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

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

From this reading Mrs. Flin was urgent for the rent, too, and threatened to let the rooms to more prompt tenants.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

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

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

not any; not one

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

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

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

a small storeroom for storing foods or wines

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

give an incentive for action

From this reading Mrs. Flin was urgent for the rent, too, and threatened to let the rooms to more prompt tenants.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

one of four equal parts

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

let for money

From this reading Mrs. Flin was urgent for the rent, too, and threatened to let the rooms to more prompt tenants.

past form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Mrs. Flin was urgent for the rent, too, and threatened to let the rooms to more prompt tenants.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

an educational institution

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

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

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

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

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

in the near future

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

carry out

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading Mrs. Flin was urgent for the rent, too, and threatened to let the rooms to more prompt tenants.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

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

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading Mrs. Flin was urgent for the rent, too, and threatened to let the rooms to more prompt tenants.

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

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Mrs. Flin was urgent for the rent, too, and threatened to let the rooms to more prompt tenants.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

up to a particular time

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

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

From this reading She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

compelling immediate action

From this reading Mrs. Flin was urgent for the rent, too, and threatened to let the rooms to more prompt tenants.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading She forgot that she had never been put off before, and that good Mr. Bond would be sure to make up all arrearages on his return from his voyage.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

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

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

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

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The winter was well-nigh gone, and it had brought but little trouble to Mrs. Bates and her small family until now; just as the new quarter commenced she was short of funds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Pat was confined to the house with rheumatism, and his wages had stopped, and of course that stopped the board-money, for what he had saved went for the doctor and the medicines, and so Nannie had to leave school and take to the basket again.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.

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

From this reading It was a pity, for she was making such rapid progress in her studies, and would soon be promoted, but there was no help for it, the pantry was quite empty of stores, and it could not be replenished without means.