Chapter XIV

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

From this reading "I have to stand by with empty pockets and see suffering that a few shillings could relieve.

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

in the past

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

given as a task

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

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

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

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

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

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

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

able to attract interest or draw favorable attention

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

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

From this reading "My own means are so narrow that I can give but little temporal help," he said.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

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

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "My own means are so narrow that I can give but little temporal help," he said.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I have to stand by with empty pockets and see suffering that a few shillings could relieve.

plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "My own means are so narrow that I can give but little temporal help," he said.

a clergyman or other person in religious orders

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

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

From this reading "I have to stand by with empty pockets and see suffering that a few shillings could relieve.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading "I have to stand by with empty pockets and see suffering that a few shillings could relieve.

divisible by two

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

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

From this reading "I have to stand by with empty pockets and see suffering that a few shillings could relieve.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "My own means are so narrow that I can give but little temporal help," he said.

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

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

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

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have to stand by with empty pockets and see suffering that a few shillings could relieve.

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

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "My own means are so narrow that I can give but little temporal help," he said.

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

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

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

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

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

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

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

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

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

From this reading "My own means are so narrow that I can give but little temporal help," he said.

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

From this reading "ONE THREAD IN LIFE WORTH SPINNING."

without bounds

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

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

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "ONE THREAD IN LIFE WORTH SPINNING."

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

From this reading "My own means are so narrow that I can give but little temporal help," he said.

joined in matrimony

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

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

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

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

From this reading "My own means are so narrow that I can give but little temporal help," he said.

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

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

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

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My own means are so narrow that I can give but little temporal help," he said.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading "My own means are so narrow that I can give but little temporal help," he said.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

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

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "ONE THREAD IN LIFE WORTH SPINNING."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "My own means are so narrow that I can give but little temporal help," he said.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading "I have to stand by with empty pockets and see suffering that a few shillings could relieve.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading "I have to stand by with empty pockets and see suffering that a few shillings could relieve.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "My own means are so narrow that I can give but little temporal help," he said.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I have to stand by with empty pockets and see suffering that a few shillings could relieve.

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

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

the visual property of something that shines with reflected light

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading "I have to stand by with empty pockets and see suffering that a few shillings could relieve.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

term of address for a man

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "My own means are so narrow that I can give but little temporal help," he said.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

creating thread

From this reading "ONE THREAD IN LIFE WORTH SPINNING."

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

be standing; be upright

From this reading "I have to stand by with empty pockets and see suffering that a few shillings could relieve.

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

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

a state of acute pain

From this reading "I have to stand by with empty pockets and see suffering that a few shillings could relieve.

not eternal

From this reading "My own means are so narrow that I can give but little temporal help," he said.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "My own means are so narrow that I can give but little temporal help," he said.

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

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

in or at that place or location

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading "ONE THREAD IN LIFE WORTH SPINNING."

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

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

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

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

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

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

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

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

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

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

in or at the place that

From this reading Antonia spent the next morning, from twelve to two, in the cottage parlour at Sheen, where Stobart spread out his reports and calculations before her, showed her what he had done in the district John Wesley had allotted to him, and how much--how infinitely more than had been done--there remained to do!

which person or people

From this reading I have even thought of appealing to my mother--who has not used me well--but she was married six months ago to an old admirer, Sir David Lanigan, an Irish soldier, and a fierce High Churchman, who hates the Wesleys; so I doubt 'twould be wasted humiliation to ask her for aid.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I have to stand by with empty pockets and see suffering that a few shillings could relieve.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading "ONE THREAD IN LIFE WORTH SPINNING."