Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading For a week it was doubtful whether it would be possible to keep the house open, and during that week Mr. Brown was so paralyzed by his feelings that he was unable to give any assistance.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

later than; following

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

(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 For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

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

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For a week it was doubtful whether it would be possible to keep the house open, and during that week Mr. Brown was so paralyzed by his feelings that he was unable to give any assistance.

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

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading For a week it was doubtful whether it would be possible to keep the house open, and during that week Mr. Brown was so paralyzed by his feelings that he was unable to give any assistance.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Some of the young men and women gave notice, and went away; and others became so indifferent that it was necessary to get rid of them.

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

From this reading For a week it was doubtful whether it would be possible to keep the house open, and during that week Mr. Brown was so paralyzed by his feelings that he was unable to give any assistance.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Some of the young men and women gave notice, and went away; and others became so indifferent that it was necessary to get rid of them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading MISS BROWN NAMES THE DAY.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

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

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading MISS BROWN NAMES THE DAY.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading For a week it was doubtful whether it would be possible to keep the house open, and during that week Mr. Brown was so paralyzed by his feelings that he was unable to give any assistance.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading For a week it was doubtful whether it would be possible to keep the house open, and during that week Mr. Brown was so paralyzed by his feelings that he was unable to give any assistance.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading For a week it was doubtful whether it would be possible to keep the house open, and during that week Mr. Brown was so paralyzed by his feelings that he was unable to give any assistance.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

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

From this reading Some of the young men and women gave notice, and went away; and others became so indifferent that it was necessary to get rid of them.

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 George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Some of the young men and women gave notice, and went away; and others became so indifferent that it was necessary to get rid of them.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading For a week it was doubtful whether it would be possible to keep the house open, and during that week Mr. Brown was so paralyzed by his feelings that he was unable to give any assistance.

the act of giving

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

the act of departing

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

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

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

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

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

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

From this reading For a week it was doubtful whether it would be possible to keep the house open, and during that week Mr. Brown was so paralyzed by his feelings that he was unable to give any assistance.

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

From this reading For a week it was doubtful whether it would be possible to keep the house open, and during that week Mr. Brown was so paralyzed by his feelings that he was unable to give any assistance.

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

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading Some of the young men and women gave notice, and went away; and others became so indifferent that it was necessary to get rid of them.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

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

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

the force of workers available

From this reading Some of the young men and women gave notice, and went away; and others became so indifferent that it was necessary to get rid of them.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MISS BROWN NAMES THE DAY.

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From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

a form of address for a man

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading MISS BROWN NAMES THE DAY.

absolutely essential

From this reading Some of the young men and women gave notice, and went away; and others became so indifferent that it was necessary to get rid of them.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Some of the young men and women gave notice, and went away; and others became so indifferent that it was necessary to get rid of them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading For a week it was doubtful whether it would be possible to keep the house open, and during that week Mr. Brown was so paralyzed by his feelings that he was unable to give any assistance.

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

From this reading Some of the young men and women gave notice, and went away; and others became so indifferent that it was necessary to get rid of them.

affected with paralysis

From this reading For a week it was doubtful whether it would be possible to keep the house open, and during that week Mr. Brown was so paralyzed by his feelings that he was unable to give any assistance.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading For a week it was doubtful whether it would be possible to keep the house open, and during that week Mr. Brown was so paralyzed by his feelings that he was unable to give any assistance.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

be sold at the retail level

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

relieve from

From this reading Some of the young men and women gave notice, and went away; and others became so indifferent that it was necessary to get rid of them.

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

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Some of the young men and women gave notice, and went away; and others became so indifferent that it was necessary to get rid of them.

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

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

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

From this reading MISS BROWN NAMES THE DAY.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some of the young men and women gave notice, and went away; and others became so indifferent that it was necessary to get rid of them.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

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

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading For a week it was doubtful whether it would be possible to keep the house open, and during that week Mr. Brown was so paralyzed by his feelings that he was unable to give any assistance.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

precisely as stated

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

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

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For a week it was doubtful whether it would be possible to keep the house open, and during that week Mr. Brown was so paralyzed by his feelings that he was unable to give any assistance.

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

From this reading Some of the young men and women gave notice, and went away; and others became so indifferent that it was necessary to get rid of them.

at the time that

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading For a week it was doubtful whether it would be possible to keep the house open, and during that week Mr. Brown was so paralyzed by his feelings that he was unable to give any assistance.

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

From this reading For some days after that the whole establishment was engaged in thinking, talking, and giving evidence about the matter, and it was all that the firm could do to keep the retail trade going across the counter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading George Robinson had been in the very act of coming to an understanding with Mr. Brown as to the proceeds of the business, when he was interrupted by that terrible affair of Mrs. Morony.

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

From this reading Some of the young men and women gave notice, and went away; and others became so indifferent that it was necessary to get rid of them.

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

From this reading For a week it was doubtful whether it would be possible to keep the house open, and during that week Mr. Brown was so paralyzed by his feelings that he was unable to give any assistance.

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

From this reading Some of the young men and women gave notice, and went away; and others became so indifferent that it was necessary to get rid of them.