Chapter IV

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

give advice to

From this reading At present there is no resource but to wait, which I must advise you to do, my dear Horace, with as much cheerfulness as possible, for your own, and for all our sakes."

later than; following

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

(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 Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

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From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading All this we can arrange by-and-bye.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

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

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

a youthful male person

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

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From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At present there is no resource but to wait, which I must advise you to do, my dear Horace, with as much cheerfulness as possible, for your own, and for all our sakes."

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From this reading All this we can arrange by-and-bye.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

an occurrence of something

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

From this reading At present there is no resource but to wait, which I must advise you to do, my dear Horace, with as much cheerfulness as possible, for your own, and for all our sakes."

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

dearly loved

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

the act of departing

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

a quantity that is added

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

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

From this reading At present there is no resource but to wait, which I must advise you to do, my dear Horace, with as much cheerfulness as possible, for your own, and for all our sakes."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

the literary culture

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

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

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

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

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

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

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At present there is no resource but to wait, which I must advise you to do, my dear Horace, with as much cheerfulness as possible, for your own, and for all our sakes."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

not any; not one

From this reading At present there is no resource but to wait, which I must advise you to do, my dear Horace, with as much cheerfulness as possible, for your own, and for all our sakes."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

and nothing more

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading At present there is no resource but to wait, which I must advise you to do, my dear Horace, with as much cheerfulness as possible, for your own, and for all our sakes."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

a human being

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At present there is no resource but to wait, which I must advise you to do, my dear Horace, with as much cheerfulness as possible, for your own, and for all our sakes."

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading At present there is no resource but to wait, which I must advise you to do, my dear Horace, with as much cheerfulness as possible, for your own, and for all our sakes."

plural of “sake” — a reason for wanting something done

From this reading At present there is no resource but to wait, which I must advise you to do, my dear Horace, with as much cheerfulness as possible, for your own, and for all our sakes."

Identical; not different.

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

giving satisfaction

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

in the near future

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

possessive form of “sutherland” — Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At present there is no resource but to wait, which I must advise you to do, my dear Horace, with as much cheerfulness as possible, for your own, and for all our sakes."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

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

From this reading All this we can arrange by-and-bye.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

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

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading At present there is no resource but to wait, which I must advise you to do, my dear Horace, with as much cheerfulness as possible, for your own, and for all our sakes."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

in or at the place that

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

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

From this reading At present there is no resource but to wait, which I must advise you to do, my dear Horace, with as much cheerfulness as possible, for your own, and for all our sakes."

which person or people

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within a week after Colonel Sutherland's departure from Tillington a little flight of letters arrived from him--one to Susan, full only of her uncle's heart, and all the kind devices he could think of to amuse and give her pleasure; and a more business-like communication to Horace, who, during these seven days, had felt Marchmain more and more unendurable, and did not behave himself so as to increase anybody's comfort in the house.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have appealed on your behalf to a person who ought to feel an interest in you," wrote the Colonel--"and as soon as I hear from him I will let you know immediately whether he can help me to put you in a satisfactory position.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading If not, my dear boy, we must try what my own means can do; and, in that case, I should propose that you come here to me, where it might be possible enough for a vigorous young man like yourself to pursue your studies in Edinburgh, and at the same time live with me at Milnehill.