Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading In narrating the appearance which he had seen in the chair, his agitation was still so excessive that he had difficulty in controlling his voice.

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

From this reading His summons was at once obeyed, and Mr. Gaskell was with him before he had finished breakfast.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading In narrating the appearance which he had seen in the chair, his agitation was still so excessive that he had difficulty in controlling his voice.

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

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Mr. Gaskell heard him with much attention, and did not at once reply when John had finished his narration.

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

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His summons was at once obeyed, and Mr. Gaskell was with him before he had finished breakfast.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading His summons was at once obeyed, and Mr. Gaskell was with him before he had finished breakfast.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading In narrating the appearance which he had seen in the chair, his agitation was still so excessive that he had difficulty in controlling his voice.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

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

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

able to control or determine policy

From this reading In narrating the appearance which he had seen in the chair, his agitation was still so excessive that he had difficulty in controlling his voice.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

an individualized description of a particular instance

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

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

From this reading Mr. Gaskell heard him with much attention, and did not at once reply when John had finished his narration.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading In narrating the appearance which he had seen in the chair, his agitation was still so excessive that he had difficulty in controlling his voice.

being one more than seven

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

divisible by two

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

beyond normal limits

From this reading In narrating the appearance which he had seen in the chair, his agitation was still so excessive that he had difficulty in controlling his voice.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading His summons was at once obeyed, and Mr. Gaskell was with him before he had finished breakfast.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

English writer who is remembered for her biography of Charlotte Bronte (1810-1865)

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

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

From this reading His summons was at once obeyed, and Mr. Gaskell was with him before he had finished breakfast.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

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

From this reading His summons was at once obeyed, and Mr. Gaskell was with him before he had finished breakfast.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Mr. Gaskell heard him with much attention, and did not at once reply when John had finished his narration.

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

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

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

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

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

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Mr. Gaskell heard him with much attention, and did not at once reply when John had finished his narration.

a reformed prostitute

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

the property of being very small in size

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

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

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

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From this reading In narrating the appearance which he had seen in the chair, his agitation was still so excessive that he had difficulty in controlling his voice.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Mr. Gaskell heard him with much attention, and did not at once reply when John had finished his narration.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

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

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

a brief written record

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

according to the clock

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading His summons was at once obeyed, and Mr. Gaskell was with him before he had finished breakfast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

on one occasion

From this reading His summons was at once obeyed, and Mr. Gaskell was with him before he had finished breakfast.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Mr. Gaskell heard him with much attention, and did not at once reply when John had finished his narration.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In narrating the appearance which he had seen in the chair, his agitation was still so excessive that he had difficulty in controlling his voice.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In narrating the appearance which he had seen in the chair, his agitation was still so excessive that he had difficulty in controlling his voice.

in the near future

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

not in physical motion

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

a request to be present

From this reading His summons was at once obeyed, and Mr. Gaskell was with him before he had finished breakfast.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In narrating the appearance which he had seen in the chair, his agitation was still so excessive that he had difficulty in controlling his voice.

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

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

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

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

in the direction of

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading In narrating the appearance which he had seen in the chair, his agitation was still so excessive that he had difficulty in controlling his voice.

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

From this reading His summons was at once obeyed, and Mr. Gaskell was with him before he had finished breakfast.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

at the time that

From this reading When his servant called him about eight o'clock my brother sent a note to Mr. Gaskell at New College, begging him to come round to Magdalen Hall as soon as might be in the course of the morning.

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

From this reading My brother was still much agitated, and at once told him what had happened the night before, detailing the various circumstances with minuteness, and not even concealing from him the sentiments which he entertained towards Miss Constance Temple.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His summons was at once obeyed, and Mr. Gaskell was with him before he had finished breakfast.