Chapter XIII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She had grown doubtful, not very long after her marriage, about the old man's financial position.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

later than; following

From this reading Lucilla, after much worry and anxious thought, had come to the conclusion that there was no more to be got out of Albert's father.

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading Then there had been difficulties about paying Albert out of the business when the dissension took place.

possessive form of “albert” — prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading Lucilla, after much worry and anxious thought, had come to the conclusion that there was no more to be got out of Albert's father.

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

From this reading Lucilla, after much worry and anxious thought, had come to the conclusion that there was no more to be got out of Albert's father.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Lucilla, after much worry and anxious thought, had come to the conclusion that there was no more to be got out of Albert's father.

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

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

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

From this reading Lucilla, after much worry and anxious thought, had come to the conclusion that there was no more to be got out of Albert's father.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then there had been difficulties about paying Albert out of the business when the dissension took place.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

a man who has recently been married

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Lucilla, after much worry and anxious thought, had come to the conclusion that there was no more to be got out of Albert's father.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Lucilla, after much worry and anxious thought, had come to the conclusion that there was no more to be got out of Albert's father.

power to direct or determine

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

the wife of your son

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Then there had been difficulties about paying Albert out of the business when the dissension took place.

disagreement among those expected to cooperate

From this reading Then there had been difficulties about paying Albert out of the business when the dissension took place.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading She had grown doubtful, not very long after her marriage, about the old man's financial position.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

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

From this reading Lucilla, after much worry and anxious thought, had come to the conclusion that there was no more to be got out of Albert's father.

involving financial matters

From this reading She had grown doubtful, not very long after her marriage, about the old man's financial position.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Lucilla, after much worry and anxious thought, had come to the conclusion that there was no more to be got out of Albert's father.

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

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading She had grown doubtful, not very long after her marriage, about the old man's financial position.

annoyed and irritable

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

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

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

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

From this reading She had grown doubtful, not very long after her marriage, about the old man's financial position.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

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

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

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

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading She had grown doubtful, not very long after her marriage, about the old man's financial position.

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

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

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

From this reading She had grown doubtful, not very long after her marriage, about the old man's financial position.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading She had grown doubtful, not very long after her marriage, about the old man's financial position.

a public toilet for men

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

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

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Lucilla, after much worry and anxious thought, had come to the conclusion that there was no more to be got out of Albert's father.

not any; not one

From this reading Lucilla, after much worry and anxious thought, had come to the conclusion that there was no more to be got out of Albert's father.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had grown doubtful, not very long after her marriage, about the old man's financial position.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She had grown doubtful, not very long after her marriage, about the old man's financial position.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

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

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Lucilla, after much worry and anxious thought, had come to the conclusion that there was no more to be got out of Albert's father.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Then there had been difficulties about paying Albert out of the business when the dissension took place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Then there had been difficulties about paying Albert out of the business when the dissension took place.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading She had grown doubtful, not very long after her marriage, about the old man's financial position.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

more desirable than another

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

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

From this reading She had grown doubtful, not very long after her marriage, about the old man's financial position.

a particular situation

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

doomed to extinction

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lucilla, after much worry and anxious thought, had come to the conclusion that there was no more to be got out of Albert's father.

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

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there had been difficulties about paying Albert out of the business when the dissension took place.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Lucilla, after much worry and anxious thought, had come to the conclusion that there was no more to be got out of Albert's father.

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

From this reading Lucilla, after much worry and anxious thought, had come to the conclusion that there was no more to be got out of Albert's father.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

propel through the air

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

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

From this reading _Dead Men's Shoes_ Had George Grice but known it, the defection of his daughter-in-law, Lucilla, to the rival establishment across the street had more in it than appeared on the surface.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Then there had been difficulties about paying Albert out of the business when the dissension took place.

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

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

precisely as stated

From this reading She had grown doubtful, not very long after her marriage, about the old man's financial position.

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

From this reading Lucilla, after much worry and anxious thought, had come to the conclusion that there was no more to be got out of Albert's father.

at the time that

From this reading George, when the bride and bridegroom had fairly settled down, had begun to throw out hints that her portion--two thousand pounds good money--ought to be sunk in the business, and when she had objected, saying that she preferred to control it herself, had grown grumpy and sullen.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading Lucilla, after much worry and anxious thought, had come to the conclusion that there was no more to be got out of Albert's father.