Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

later than; following

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

(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 Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She was all alone in her misery, and could see no way out of it.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading The diamonds were heavy as a load of lead within her bosom.

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From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

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From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

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

From this reading She was all alone in her misery, and could see no way out of it.

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

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

From this reading To endure and to be silent in her position did require great courage.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading To endure and to be silent in her position did require great courage.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

communicated in words

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

destroyed or killed

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

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

From this reading To endure and to be silent in her position did require great courage.

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

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The diamonds were heavy as a load of lead within her bosom.

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

having an irritable and unpleasant disposition

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She was all alone in her misery, and could see no way out of it.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading The diamonds were heavy as a load of lead within her bosom.

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading The diamonds were heavy as a load of lead within her bosom.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading She was all alone in her misery, and could see no way out of it.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

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

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

not any; not one

From this reading She was all alone in her misery, and could see no way out of it.

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading To endure and to be silent in her position did require great courage.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading To endure and to be silent in her position did require great courage.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She was all alone in her misery, and could see no way out of it.

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

in the near future

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

not in physical motion

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

precisely as stated

From this reading She had been very courageous; for, though her powers of endurance had sometimes nearly deserted her, though her heart had often failed her, still she had gone on and had endured and been silent.

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

From this reading She was all alone in her misery, and could see no way out of it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She was all alone in her misery, and could see no way out of it.

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

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

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The diamonds were heavy as a load of lead within her bosom.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Bunfit and Gager As soon as the words were out of Mrs. Carbuncle's mouth,--those ill-natured words in which she expressed her assent to Mr. Bunfit's proposition that a search should be made after the diamonds among all the possessions of Lady Eustace which were now lodged in her own house,--poor Lizzie's courage deserted her entirely.