Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

how long something has existed

From this reading Age, within the last few months--for he was now past ninety--had made sad work with both his frame and intellect.

(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 It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

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

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

subject to appointment

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

inform (somebody) of something

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

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

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

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

From this reading Indeed, for some time past, he might be said to hover between reason and dotage.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Indeed, for some time past, he might be said to hover between reason and dotage.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Age, within the last few months--for he was now past ninety--had made sad work with both his frame and intellect.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

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From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

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

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

psychological suffering

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations

From this reading Indeed, for some time past, he might be said to hover between reason and dotage.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

leave one's country of residence for a new one

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

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

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

a social unit living together

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

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

From this reading Age, within the last few months--for he was now past ninety--had made sad work with both his frame and intellect.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Age, within the last few months--for he was now past ninety--had made sad work with both his frame and intellect.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

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

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

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

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

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

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

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

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Indeed, for some time past, he might be said to hover between reason and dotage.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading Age, within the last few months--for he was now past ninety--had made sad work with both his frame and intellect.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

immediately past

From this reading Age, within the last few months--for he was now past ninety--had made sad work with both his frame and intellect.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

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 The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

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

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Age, within the last few months--for he was now past ninety--had made sad work with both his frame and intellect.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

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

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Indeed, for some time past, he might be said to hover between reason and dotage.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Age, within the last few months--for he was now past ninety--had made sad work with both his frame and intellect.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

being ten more than eighty

From this reading Age, within the last few months--for he was now past ninety--had made sad work with both his frame and intellect.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

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

From this reading Age, within the last few months--for he was now past ninety--had made sad work with both his frame and intellect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Age, within the last few months--for he was now past ninety--had made sad work with both his frame and intellect.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Indeed, for some time past, he might be said to hover between reason and dotage.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Age, within the last few months--for he was now past ninety--had made sad work with both his frame and intellect.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Indeed, for some time past, he might be said to hover between reason and dotage.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Indeed, for some time past, he might be said to hover between reason and dotage.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

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

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

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

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Indeed, for some time past, he might be said to hover between reason and dotage.

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

From this reading It had not been their purpose to apprise the old man of any intention on their part to emigrate at all, and neither indeed had they done so.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

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

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

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

From this reading As the day appointed for the auction of the M'Mahon's stock, furniture, etc., etc., at Carriglass drew near, a spirit of deep and unceasing distress settled upon the whole family.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The fact, however, reached him from the neighbors, several of whom, ignorant that it was the wish of his family to conceal the circumstance from him--at least as long as they could--entered into conversation with him upon it, and by this means he became acquainted with their determination.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Age, within the last few months--for he was now past ninety--had made sad work with both his frame and intellect.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Age, within the last few months--for he was now past ninety--had made sad work with both his frame and intellect.