Chapter IX

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

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

later than; following

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

in addition

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

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

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading ARNOLD.

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

From this reading Charles Huyton kept his word, and came over in the morning, as he had promised, to see Maurice.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

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

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

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

From this reading Charles Huyton kept his word, and came over in the morning, as he had promised, to see Maurice.

past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

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

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Charles Huyton kept his word, and came over in the morning, as he had promised, to see Maurice.

growing close together but not in dense mats

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

power to direct or determine

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

greatly pleased

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

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From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

divisible by two

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

a social unit living together

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

plural of “gust” — a strong current of air

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

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

From this reading Charles Huyton kept his word, and came over in the morning, as he had promised, to see Maurice.

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

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

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

From this reading Charles Huyton kept his word, and came over in the morning, as he had promised, to see Maurice.

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

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

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

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

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

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

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

From this reading Charles Huyton kept his word, and came over in the morning, as he had promised, to see Maurice.

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

From this reading Charles Huyton kept his word, and came over in the morning, as he had promised, to see Maurice.

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

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Charles Huyton kept his word, and came over in the morning, as he had promised, to see Maurice.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

apprehended with certainty

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

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

From this reading Charles Huyton kept his word, and came over in the morning, as he had promised, to see Maurice.

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

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Charles Huyton kept his word, and came over in the morning, as he had promised, to see Maurice.

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

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

above and across; more than

From this reading Charles Huyton kept his word, and came over in the morning, as he had promised, to see Maurice.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

make a promise or commitment

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Charles Huyton kept his word, and came over in the morning, as he had promised, to see Maurice.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Charles Huyton kept his word, and came over in the morning, as he had promised, to see Maurice.

try to get or reach

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

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

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

the season of growth

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

confined on all sides

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

plural of “sway” — controlling influence

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

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

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

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

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

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

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

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

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

still in doubt

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

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

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

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

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

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

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

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

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

during the time that

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

which person or people

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading There was not much doing in the way of study, or regular employment, that day; even Hilary was unsettled by her joy, and after two or three vain attempts to promote reading, or to engage in their usual occupations, she had given it up, and the whole family were clustered together round Mr. Duncan’s chair on the lawn, who, while enjoying the warmth of a spring morning, was also delighted to be surrounded by the happy voices, and caressed by the soft hands which seemed continually flitting about him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “They ask not kindness――gentle ways―― These they themselves have tried and known; They ask a soul that never sways With the blind gusts that shake their own.”

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

From this reading “And women――things that live and move Min’d by the fever of the soul―― They seek to find in those they love, Stern strength and promise of control.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Charles Huyton kept his word, and came over in the morning, as he had promised, to see Maurice.