Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading That fellow's gay jacket and plumed hat are dearer to her woman's heart, than the rude devotion of such as I am.

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

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

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

From this reading That fellow's gay jacket and plumed hat are dearer to her woman's heart, than the rude devotion of such as I am.

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

From this reading That fellow's gay jacket and plumed hat are dearer to her woman's heart, than the rude devotion of such as I am.

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From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

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

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

inflected form of “dam” — obstruct with, or as if with, a dam

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

comparative of “dear” — dearly loved

From this reading That fellow's gay jacket and plumed hat are dearer to her woman's heart, than the rude devotion of such as I am.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading That fellow's gay jacket and plumed hat are dearer to her woman's heart, than the rude devotion of such as I am.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

at any time

From this reading Was slavery ever like this?”

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading “I ought to have known it,” was the expression he muttered over and over to himself--“I ought to have known it!

possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading That fellow's gay jacket and plumed hat are dearer to her woman's heart, than the rude devotion of such as I am.

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

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading That fellow's gay jacket and plumed hat are dearer to her woman's heart, than the rude devotion of such as I am.

a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

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

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading That fellow's gay jacket and plumed hat are dearer to her woman's heart, than the rude devotion of such as I am.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I ought to have known it,” was the expression he muttered over and over to himself--“I ought to have known it!

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

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading That fellow's gay jacket and plumed hat are dearer to her woman's heart, than the rude devotion of such as I am.

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

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

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

From this reading “I ought to have known it,” was the expression he muttered over and over to himself--“I ought to have known it!

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

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

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

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

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

From this reading “I ought to have known it,” was the expression he muttered over and over to himself--“I ought to have known it!

close or warm friendship

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I ought to have known it,” was the expression he muttered over and over to himself--“I ought to have known it!

a short coat

From this reading That fellow's gay jacket and plumed hat are dearer to her woman's heart, than the rude devotion of such as I am.

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

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

similar in quality or character

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

apprehended with certainty

From this reading “I ought to have known it,” was the expression he muttered over and over to himself--“I ought to have known it!

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Was slavery ever like this?”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “I ought to have known it,” was the expression he muttered over and over to himself--“I ought to have known it!

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

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

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

From this reading “I ought to have known it,” was the expression he muttered over and over to himself--“I ought to have known it!

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

above and across; more than

From this reading “I ought to have known it,” was the expression he muttered over and over to himself--“I ought to have known it!

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

having or covered with or abounding in plumes

From this reading That fellow's gay jacket and plumed hat are dearer to her woman's heart, than the rude devotion of such as I am.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

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

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading That fellow's gay jacket and plumed hat are dearer to her woman's heart, than the rude devotion of such as I am.

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading Was slavery ever like this?”

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

not in physical motion

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

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

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading That fellow's gay jacket and plumed hat are dearer to her woman's heart, than the rude devotion of such as I am.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That fellow's gay jacket and plumed hat are dearer to her woman's heart, than the rude devotion of such as I am.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That fellow's gay jacket and plumed hat are dearer to her woman's heart, than the rude devotion of such as I am.

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

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

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

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

a special situation

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

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

From this reading Was slavery ever like this?”

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

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

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

incapable of being controlled

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

precisely as stated

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

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

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Curses be on them, they carry persecution through every thing--house, home, country, rank, wealth, station--ay, the very affection of our kindred they grudge us!

at the time that

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

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

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading When Mark O'Donoghue left the room, his passion had become almost ungovernable--the entrance of his cousin Kate had but dammed up the current of his anger--and, during the few moments he still remained afterwards, his temper was fiercely tried by witnessing the courtesy of her manner to the stranger, and the apparent intimacy which subsisted between them.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading That fellow's gay jacket and plumed hat are dearer to her woman's heart, than the rude devotion of such as I am.