Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Once, and once only, the two men dined together at the castle,--for the doing of which it was necessary that a gig should be hired all the way from Prestwick.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

(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 Once, and once only, the two men dined together at the castle,--for the doing of which it was necessary that a gig should be hired all the way from Prestwick.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

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

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr. Gowran was very attentive, and could tell on any day, to five minutes, how long the two cousins were sitting together on the sea-shore.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

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

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Once, and once only, the two men dined together at the castle,--for the doing of which it was necessary that a gig should be hired all the way from Prestwick.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading Mr. Gowran was very attentive, and could tell on any day, to five minutes, how long the two cousins were sitting together on the sea-shore.

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

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Once, and once only, the two men dined together at the castle,--for the doing of which it was necessary that a gig should be hired all the way from Prestwick.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

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

From this reading Mr. Gowran was very attentive, and could tell on any day, to five minutes, how long the two cousins were sitting together on the sea-shore.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Mr. Gowran was very attentive, and could tell on any day, to five minutes, how long the two cousins were sitting together on the sea-shore.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mr. Gowran was very attentive, and could tell on any day, to five minutes, how long the two cousins were sitting together on the sea-shore.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Once, and once only, the two men dined together at the castle,--for the doing of which it was necessary that a gig should be hired all the way from Prestwick.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Once, and once only, the two men dined together at the castle,--for the doing of which it was necessary that a gig should be hired all the way from Prestwick.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

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From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Mr. Gowran was very attentive, and could tell on any day, to five minutes, how long the two cousins were sitting together on the sea-shore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Once, and once only, the two men dined together at the castle,--for the doing of which it was necessary that a gig should be hired all the way from Prestwick.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

long and light rowing boat; especially for racing

From this reading Once, and once only, the two men dined together at the castle,--for the doing of which it was necessary that a gig should be hired all the way from Prestwick.

depressingly dark

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

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From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

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

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

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

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

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

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

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From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading Once, and once only, the two men dined together at the castle,--for the doing of which it was necessary that a gig should be hired all the way from Prestwick.

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

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

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From this reading Mr. Gowran was very attentive, and could tell on any day, to five minutes, how long the two cousins were sitting together on the sea-shore.

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

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

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

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

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

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

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 Mr. Gowran was very attentive, and could tell on any day, to five minutes, how long the two cousins were sitting together on the sea-shore.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

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From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

take in marriage

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

the force of workers available

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Mr. Gowran was very attentive, and could tell on any day, to five minutes, how long the two cousins were sitting together on the sea-shore.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

absolutely essential

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Once, and once only, the two men dined together at the castle,--for the doing of which it was necessary that a gig should be hired all the way from Prestwick.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Gowran was very attentive, and could tell on any day, to five minutes, how long the two cousins were sitting together on the sea-shore.

on one occasion

From this reading Once, and once only, the two men dined together at the castle,--for the doing of which it was necessary that a gig should be hired all the way from Prestwick.

and nothing more

From this reading Once, and once only, the two men dined together at the castle,--for the doing of which it was necessary that a gig should be hired all the way from Prestwick.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

portray in words

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

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From this reading Once, and once only, the two men dined together at the castle,--for the doing of which it was necessary that a gig should be hired all the way from Prestwick.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

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

From this reading Mr. Gowran was very attentive, and could tell on any day, to five minutes, how long the two cousins were sitting together on the sea-shore.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Mr. Gowran was very attentive, and could tell on any day, to five minutes, how long the two cousins were sitting together on the sea-shore.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

express in speech

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

not in physical motion

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

express in words

From this reading Mr. Gowran was very attentive, and could tell on any day, to five minutes, how long the two cousins were sitting together on the sea-shore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

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

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

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

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Mr. Gowran was very attentive, and could tell on any day, to five minutes, how long the two cousins were sitting together on the sea-shore.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Mr. Gowran was very attentive, and could tell on any day, to five minutes, how long the two cousins were sitting together on the sea-shore.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Miss Macnulty held her tongue and was gloomy,--believing that Lady Eustace was still engaged to Lord Fawn, and feeling that in that case there should not be so many visits to the rocks.

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

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Once, and once only, the two men dined together at the castle,--for the doing of which it was necessary that a gig should be hired all the way from Prestwick.

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

From this reading Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny Frank Greystock certainly went over to Portray too often,--so often that the pony was proved to be quite necessary.

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

From this reading Mr. Gowran was very attentive, and could tell on any day, to five minutes, how long the two cousins were sitting together on the sea-shore.

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

From this reading Once, and once only, the two men dined together at the castle,--for the doing of which it was necessary that a gig should be hired all the way from Prestwick.

which person or people

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Arthur Herriot, who cared nothing for Lady Eustace, but who knew that his friend had promised to marry Lucy Morris, was inclined to be serious on the subject; but,--as is always the case with men,--was not willing to speak about it.