Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

later than; following

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

(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 affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

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

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

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

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

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

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The transaction was the more important as it once more brought Mr. Robinson and Maryanne Brown together, and very nearly effected a union between them.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The transaction was the more important as it once more brought Mr. Robinson and Maryanne Brown together, and very nearly effected a union between them.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The transaction was the more important as it once more brought Mr. Robinson and Maryanne Brown together, and very nearly effected a union between them.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading The transaction was the more important as it once more brought Mr. Robinson and Maryanne Brown together, and very nearly effected a union between them.

being one more than seven

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

at any time

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

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

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

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

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

having no cause or apparent cause

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

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

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

of great significance or value

From this reading The transaction was the more important as it once more brought Mr. Robinson and Maryanne Brown together, and very nearly effected a union between them.

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

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading JOHNSON OF MANCHESTER.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river

From this reading JOHNSON OF MANCHESTER.

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

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

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From this reading The transaction was the more important as it once more brought Mr. Robinson and Maryanne Brown together, and very nearly effected a union between them.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

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

From this reading The transaction was the more important as it once more brought Mr. Robinson and Maryanne Brown together, and very nearly effected a union between them.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The transaction was the more important as it once more brought Mr. Robinson and Maryanne Brown together, and very nearly effected a union between them.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

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

From this reading The transaction was the more important as it once more brought Mr. Robinson and Maryanne Brown together, and very nearly effected a union between them.

not any; not one

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JOHNSON OF MANCHESTER.

on one occasion

From this reading The transaction was the more important as it once more brought Mr. Robinson and Maryanne Brown together, and very nearly effected a union between them.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

go across or through

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

by chance

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

with little or no delay

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading The transaction was the more important as it once more brought Mr. Robinson and Maryanne Brown together, and very nearly effected a union between them.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

following in time or order

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

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

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The transaction was the more important as it once more brought Mr. Robinson and Maryanne Brown together, and very nearly effected a union between them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

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

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The transaction was the more important as it once more brought Mr. Robinson and Maryanne Brown together, and very nearly effected a union between them.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)

From this reading The transaction was the more important as it once more brought Mr. Robinson and Maryanne Brown together, and very nearly effected a union between them.

not made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially not made ready for use or marketing

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading The transaction was the more important as it once more brought Mr. Robinson and Maryanne Brown together, and very nearly effected a union between them.

precisely as stated

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

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

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

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

From this reading It was about eight months after the business had been opened that a circumstance took place which gave to the firm a reputation which for some few days was absolutely metropolitan.

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

From this reading The affair was at first fortuitous, but advantage was very promptly taken of all that occurred; no chance was allowed to pass by unimproved; and there was, perhaps, as much genuine talent displayed in the matter as though the whole had been designed from the beginning.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was not, however, written in the book that such a marriage should ever be celebrated, and the renewal of love which for a time gave such pleasure to the young lady's father, had no other effect than that of making them in their subsequent quarrels more bitter than ever to each other.