Chapter XXI · An Election Address

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

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “That 's from my father!” added he, handing her a letter with a portentous-looking seal attached to it.

later than; following

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

(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 “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

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

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

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

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

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

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

being joined in close association

From this reading “That 's from my father!” added he, handing her a letter with a portentous-looking seal attached to it.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Not very much,” said he, rising, and placing a chair for her; “and I take it for granted you came as soon as you could.”

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

From this reading “Not very much,” said he, rising, and placing a chair for her; “and I take it for granted you came as soon as you could.”

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

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

From this reading “Not very much,” said he, rising, and placing a chair for her; “and I take it for granted you came as soon as you could.”

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading “Who never needed counsel more than at this moment!” said Jack, running his hands distractedly through his hair.

plural of “destination” — the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

in a distracted manner

From this reading “Who never needed counsel more than at this moment!” said Jack, running his hands distractedly through his hair.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

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

From this reading “That 's from my father!” added he, handing her a letter with a portentous-looking seal attached to it.

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

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Not very much,” said he, rising, and placing a chair for her; “and I take it for granted you came as soon as you could.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “That 's from my father!” added he, handing her a letter with a portentous-looking seal attached to it.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading “Not very much,” said he, rising, and placing a chair for her; “and I take it for granted you came as soon as you could.”

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading “Who never needed counsel more than at this moment!” said Jack, running his hands distractedly through his hair.

-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of

From this reading “That 's from my father!” added he, handing her a letter with a portentous-looking seal attached to it.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading “Who never needed counsel more than at this moment!” said Jack, running his hands distractedly through his hair.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

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

From this reading “Not very much,” said he, rising, and placing a chair for her; “and I take it for granted you came as soon as you could.”

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From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

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

From this reading “Not very much,” said he, rising, and placing a chair for her; “and I take it for granted you came as soon as you could.”

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

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

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

From this reading “Who never needed counsel more than at this moment!” said Jack, running his hands distractedly through his hair.

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

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

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

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Not very much,” said he, rising, and placing a chair for her; “and I take it for granted you came as soon as you could.”

a small worthless amount

From this reading “Who never needed counsel more than at this moment!” said Jack, running his hands distractedly through his hair.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

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

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

immediately past

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

a unit of instruction

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading “That 's from my father!” added he, handing her a letter with a portentous-looking seal attached to it.

the literary culture

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

a room where books are kept

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

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

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

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

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

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

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

a particular point in time

From this reading “Who never needed counsel more than at this moment!” said Jack, running his hands distractedly through his hair.

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

From this reading “Who never needed counsel more than at this moment!” said Jack, running his hands distractedly through his hair.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “Not very much,” said he, rising, and placing a chair for her; “and I take it for granted you came as soon as you could.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading “Who never needed counsel more than at this moment!” said Jack, running his hands distractedly through his hair.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “Who never needed counsel more than at this moment!” said Jack, running his hands distractedly through his hair.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Not very much,” said he, rising, and placing a chair for her; “and I take it for granted you came as soon as you could.”

widely known and esteemed

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

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

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

having official authority or sanction

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Not very much,” said he, rising, and placing a chair for her; “and I take it for granted you came as soon as you could.”

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

From this reading “That 's from my father!” added he, handing her a letter with a portentous-looking seal attached to it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

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

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading “Not very much,” said he, rising, and placing a chair for her; “and I take it for granted you came as soon as you could.”

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading “Who never needed counsel more than at this moment!” said Jack, running his hands distractedly through his hair.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading “That 's from my father!” added he, handing her a letter with a portentous-looking seal attached to it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading “That 's from my father!” added he, handing her a letter with a portentous-looking seal attached to it.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

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

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

in the near future

From this reading “Not very much,” said he, rising, and placing a chair for her; “and I take it for granted you came as soon as you could.”

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 “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

confined on all sides

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

carry out

From this reading “Not very much,” said he, rising, and placing a chair for her; “and I take it for granted you came as soon as you could.”

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “Who never needed counsel more than at this moment!” said Jack, running his hands distractedly through his hair.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

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

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

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

From this reading “Who never needed counsel more than at this moment!” said Jack, running his hands distractedly through his hair.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “Who never needed counsel more than at this moment!” said Jack, running his hands distractedly through his hair.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

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

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

precisely as stated

From this reading “Not very much,” said he, rising, and placing a chair for her; “and I take it for granted you came as soon as you could.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

in or at the place that

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

which person or people

From this reading “Who never needed counsel more than at this moment!” said Jack, running his hands distractedly through his hair.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes; I have finished my morning's reading for her Ladyship, noted her letters, answered the official portion of her correspondence, talked the newspaper for Mr. Martin, hummed a singing lesson for Miss Mary, listened to a grand jury story of Mr. Repton; and now, that they are all off to their several destinations, here I am, very much at the service of Mr. Massingbred.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Not very much,” said he, rising, and placing a chair for her; “and I take it for granted you came as soon as you could.”

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

From this reading “Am I behind time, Mr. Massingbred?” said Kate Henderson, as she entered the library, about a week after the events we have last recorded,--“am I behind time?” said she, approaching a table where the young man sat surrounded with a mass of letters and papers.