Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

later than; following

From this reading Violet went back to Edinburgh the day after her meeting in the woods with Dick.

(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 Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

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

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

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

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

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

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Violet went back to Edinburgh the day after her meeting in the woods with Dick.

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

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading By a strong effort she kept from talking over the details with her homely old friend; but she could not keep from her the fact that Val was ill.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By a strong effort she kept from talking over the details with her homely old friend; but she could not keep from her the fact that Val was ill.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

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

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

a female human offspring

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Violet went back to Edinburgh the day after her meeting in the woods with Dick.

true confidential information

From this reading By a strong effort she kept from talking over the details with her homely old friend; but she could not keep from her the fact that Val was ill.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Violet went back to Edinburgh the day after her meeting in the woods with Dick.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

weak from exhaustion

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading Violet went back to Edinburgh the day after her meeting in the woods with Dick.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading By a strong effort she kept from talking over the details with her homely old friend; but she could not keep from her the fact that Val was ill.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading By a strong effort she kept from talking over the details with her homely old friend; but she could not keep from her the fact that Val was ill.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading By a strong effort she kept from talking over the details with her homely old friend; but she could not keep from her the fact that Val was ill.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

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From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

destroyed or killed

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

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

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

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

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

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

From this reading Violet went back to Edinburgh the day after her meeting in the woods with Dick.

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From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

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

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading By a strong effort she kept from talking over the details with her homely old friend; but she could not keep from her the fact that Val was ill.

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

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

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

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading By a strong effort she kept from talking over the details with her homely old friend; but she could not keep from her the fact that Val was ill.

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

From this reading Violet went back to Edinburgh the day after her meeting in the woods with Dick.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading By a strong effort she kept from talking over the details with her homely old friend; but she could not keep from her the fact that Val was ill.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Violet went back to Edinburgh the day after her meeting in the woods with Dick.

a form of address for a man

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading By a strong effort she kept from talking over the details with her homely old friend; but she could not keep from her the fact that Val was ill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

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

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

above and across; more than

From this reading By a strong effort she kept from talking over the details with her homely old friend; but she could not keep from her the fact that Val was ill.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

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

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

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

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

express in words

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

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

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading By a strong effort she kept from talking over the details with her homely old friend; but she could not keep from her the fact that Val was ill.

required or under orders

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading By a strong effort she kept from talking over the details with her homely old friend; but she could not keep from her the fact that Val was ill.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

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

From this reading Violet went back to Edinburgh the day after her meeting in the woods with Dick.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

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

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

a special situation

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

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

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

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

From this reading Violet went back to Edinburgh the day after her meeting in the woods with Dick.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

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

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

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From this reading By a strong effort she kept from talking over the details with her homely old friend; but she could not keep from her the fact that Val was ill.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading Violet went back to Edinburgh the day after her meeting in the woods with Dick.

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

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Violet went back to Edinburgh the day after her meeting in the woods with Dick.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

at the time that

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

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

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.

which person or people

From this reading Her heart was so full of what she had heard, that it was all she could do to keep the particulars from old Jean, who was her guardian and companion when, in her trouble, poor child, she managed to escape for a day or two to the Hewan.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading And by this time, of course, Jean knew all that popular opinion said about Mr Pringle’s supposed guilt in respect to the election; and she was aware that there had been painful scenes in the house, and that neither his wife, nor his sons, nor his daughter “held with” the unlucky culprit, who, since the election, had gone about with drooping head “as if he was gaun to be hanged,” old Jean said.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Violet went back to Edinburgh the day after her meeting in the woods with Dick.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Violet went back to Edinburgh the day after her meeting in the woods with Dick.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading I need not say that Jean knew well enough that there was “something wrong” between the two families--a thing she had been aware of, with the curious instinct which all our servants possess--almost before they knew it themselves.