Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading The meditations of Mrs. Bloxam as she returned to Hardriggs were not agreeable.

(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 The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

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

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

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

From this reading The meditations of Mrs. Bloxam as she returned to Hardriggs were not agreeable.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

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

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

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From this reading The meditations of Mrs. Bloxam as she returned to Hardriggs were not agreeable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

to an extreme degree

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

set up or found

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

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From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

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

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

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From this reading The meditations of Mrs. Bloxam as she returned to Hardriggs were not agreeable.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

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

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

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

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

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

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading The meditations of Mrs. Bloxam as she returned to Hardriggs were not agreeable.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

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

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The meditations of Mrs. Bloxam as she returned to Hardriggs were not agreeable.

not any; not one

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The meditations of Mrs. Bloxam as she returned to Hardriggs were not agreeable.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The meditations of Mrs. Bloxam as she returned to Hardriggs were not agreeable.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Recognition.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The meditations of Mrs. Bloxam as she returned to Hardriggs were not agreeable.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

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

From this reading The meditations of Mrs. Bloxam as she returned to Hardriggs were not agreeable.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The position was a difficult one, and she was glad of the solitary drive, which enabled her to lay it all out, like a map, before her mind, and study it at comparative leisure.

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

From this reading The meditations of Mrs. Bloxam as she returned to Hardriggs were not agreeable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

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

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

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

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

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

From this reading The meditations of Mrs. Bloxam as she returned to Hardriggs were not agreeable.

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

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

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

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

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

From this reading The meditations of Mrs. Bloxam as she returned to Hardriggs were not agreeable.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.

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

From this reading Justice is the more easily done in this respect, as the two were identical, and not to be separated by any of the ingenuity which Mrs. Bloxam would no doubt have found for the occasion, had there been any profit in its employment.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She was exceedingly puzzled as to what her best line of action would be, in consideration of her own interests, and, indeed, to do her justice, those of Gertrude.