Chapter XIII

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

From this reading On the contrary, circumstance is sometimes a very powerful auxiliary, and it happened so in the present instance with the arrangements of Mrs. Hazleton.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

(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 She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

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

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

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

From this reading On the contrary, circumstance is sometimes a very powerful auxiliary, and it happened so in the present instance with the arrangements of Mrs. Hazleton.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading On the contrary, circumstance is sometimes a very powerful auxiliary, and it happened so in the present instance with the arrangements of Mrs. Hazleton.

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

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

functioning in a supporting capacity

From this reading On the contrary, circumstance is sometimes a very powerful auxiliary, and it happened so in the present instance with the arrangements of Mrs. Hazleton.

have

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

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From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, circumstance is sometimes a very powerful auxiliary, and it happened so in the present instance with the arrangements of Mrs. Hazleton.

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

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

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

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

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From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading It was likely, indeed, to go no further; for Emily thought over what had occurred, before she gave way to her native kindness of heart.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was likely, indeed, to go no further; for Emily thought over what had occurred, before she gave way to her native kindness of heart.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was likely, indeed, to go no further; for Emily thought over what had occurred, before she gave way to her native kindness of heart.

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

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

come to pass

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading On the contrary, circumstance is sometimes a very powerful auxiliary, and it happened so in the present instance with the arrangements of Mrs. Hazleton.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

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From this reading On the contrary, circumstance is sometimes a very powerful auxiliary, and it happened so in the present instance with the arrangements of Mrs. Hazleton.

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

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It was likely, indeed, to go no further; for Emily thought over what had occurred, before she gave way to her native kindness of heart.

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

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

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

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

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

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

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

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was likely, indeed, to go no further; for Emily thought over what had occurred, before she gave way to her native kindness of heart.

an occurrence of something

From this reading On the contrary, circumstance is sometimes a very powerful auxiliary, and it happened so in the present instance with the arrangements of Mrs. Hazleton.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

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

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading It was likely, indeed, to go no further; for Emily thought over what had occurred, before she gave way to her native kindness of heart.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading It was likely, indeed, to go no further; for Emily thought over what had occurred, before she gave way to her native kindness of heart.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

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

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading On the contrary, circumstance is sometimes a very powerful auxiliary, and it happened so in the present instance with the arrangements of Mrs. Hazleton.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading It was likely, indeed, to go no further; for Emily thought over what had occurred, before she gave way to her native kindness of heart.

not any; not one

From this reading It was likely, indeed, to go no further; for Emily thought over what had occurred, before she gave way to her native kindness of heart.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It was likely, indeed, to go no further; for Emily thought over what had occurred, before she gave way to her native kindness of heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the contrary, circumstance is sometimes a very powerful auxiliary, and it happened so in the present instance with the arrangements of Mrs. Hazleton.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the contrary, circumstance is sometimes a very powerful auxiliary, and it happened so in the present instance with the arrangements of Mrs. Hazleton.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was likely, indeed, to go no further; for Emily thought over what had occurred, before she gave way to her native kindness of heart.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading On the contrary, circumstance is sometimes a very powerful auxiliary, and it happened so in the present instance with the arrangements of Mrs. Hazleton.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading On the contrary, circumstance is sometimes a very powerful auxiliary, and it happened so in the present instance with the arrangements of Mrs. Hazleton.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

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

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

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

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On the contrary, circumstance is sometimes a very powerful auxiliary, and it happened so in the present instance with the arrangements of Mrs. Hazleton.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading On the contrary, circumstance is sometimes a very powerful auxiliary, and it happened so in the present instance with the arrangements of Mrs. Hazleton.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

good at remembering

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

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

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

by that means or because of that

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

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

From this reading It was likely, indeed, to go no further; for Emily thought over what had occurred, before she gave way to her native kindness of heart.

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

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the contrary, circumstance is sometimes a very powerful auxiliary, and it happened so in the present instance with the arrangements of Mrs. Hazleton.

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

From this reading It was likely, indeed, to go no further; for Emily thought over what had occurred, before she gave way to her native kindness of heart.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was likely, indeed, to go no further; for Emily thought over what had occurred, before she gave way to her native kindness of heart.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

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

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was likely, indeed, to go no further; for Emily thought over what had occurred, before she gave way to her native kindness of heart.

which person or people

From this reading She remembered how tenacious all country gentlemen of that day were of their sporting rights, and especially of what she had often heard her father declare, that he looked upon any body who took his game off his property, according to every principle of equity and justice, as no better than a common robber.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Before that lady could bring any part of her scheme for introducing Emily to the man whom she intended to drive her into taking as a husband, to bear, the introduction had already taken place, as we have seen, by an accident.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Circumstance will always have its finger in the pie with the best-laid schemes; but it does not always happen that thereby the pie is spoiled.