Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading For one thing, he hated Redmarley without her even for a single night.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

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

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading For another, he considered such a journey a needless expense.

any thing at all

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

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

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

on or to one side

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Mr Ffolliot dissuaded her.

the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

carefully weighed

From this reading For another, he considered such a journey a needless expense.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

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

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

past form of “dissuade” — turn away from by persuasion

From this reading But Mr Ffolliot dissuaded her.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

divisible by two

From this reading For one thing, he hated Redmarley without her even for a single night.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading For another, he considered such a journey a needless expense.

opinion or judgment

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

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From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

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

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

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

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

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

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

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

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading For one thing, he hated Redmarley without her even for a single night.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

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

From this reading For one thing, he hated Redmarley without her even for a single night.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

to a considerable degree

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

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

From this reading But Mr Ffolliot dissuaded her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

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

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

of no importance or relevance especially to a law case

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading For another, he considered such a journey a needless expense.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

make reference to

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

a form of address for a man

From this reading But Mr Ffolliot dissuaded her.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading For another, he considered such a journey a needless expense.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading For one thing, he hated Redmarley without her even for a single night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For one thing, he hated Redmarley without her even for a single night.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

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

From this reading For one thing, he hated Redmarley without her even for a single night.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

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

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading For one thing, he hated Redmarley without her even for a single night.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For another, he considered such a journey a needless expense.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

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

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

in or at that place or location

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

a special situation

From this reading For one thing, he hated Redmarley without her even for a single night.

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

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

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

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

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

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

precisely as stated

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

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

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

at the time that

From this reading WHAT FOLLOWED As General Grantly had predicted, Mrs Ffolliot was very much upset when she heard about Ger's eyes, and was for rushing up to London herself, there and then to interview the oculist.

in or at the place that

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading For one thing, he hated Redmarley without her even for a single night.

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

From this reading This, however, he did not mention, but contented himself with the suggestion that it would seem a reflection upon Mrs Grantly's competence to do anything of the kind; and that consideration weighed heavily with his wife where the other would have been brushed aside as immaterial and irrelevant.