Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading A TEA-PARTY IN BISHOPSGATE STREET.

(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 In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

plural of “allowance” — an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

in addition

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

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

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was untrue; but there is one man, who, looking back upon his conduct, knows how to forgive it.

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

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

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From this reading A TEA-PARTY IN BISHOPSGATE STREET.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

harsh criticism or disapproval

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading He was untrue; but there is one man, who, looking back upon his conduct, knows how to forgive it.

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

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

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

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

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

From this reading He was untrue; but there is one man, who, looking back upon his conduct, knows how to forgive it.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

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

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

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

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

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From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

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

From this reading A TEA-PARTY IN BISHOPSGATE STREET.

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

From this reading He was untrue; but there is one man, who, looking back upon his conduct, knows how to forgive it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading He was untrue; but there is one man, who, looking back upon his conduct, knows how to forgive it.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He was untrue; but there is one man, who, looking back upon his conduct, knows how to forgive it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was untrue; but there is one man, who, looking back upon his conduct, knows how to forgive it.

plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

a form of address for a man

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was untrue; but there is one man, who, looking back upon his conduct, knows how to forgive it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

on the contrary

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

To recall to mind.

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

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

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

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

From this reading A TEA-PARTY IN BISHOPSGATE STREET.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

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From this reading A TEA-PARTY IN BISHOPSGATE STREET.

express in words

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

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

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

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

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

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

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

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

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

not according with the facts

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

a false statement

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was untrue; but there is one man, who, looking back upon his conduct, knows how to forgive it.

precisely as stated

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

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

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

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

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.

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

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

which person or people

From this reading If it shall appear to those who read these memoirs that there was much in the conduct of Mr. Brown which deserves censure, let them also remember how much there was in his position which demands pity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In this short narrative it has been our purpose to set forth the commercial doings of the house of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, rather than the domestic life of the partners, and, therefore, it has been impossible to tell of all the trials through which Mr. Brown passed with his children.

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

From this reading But those trials were very severe, and if Mr. Brown was on certain points untrue to the young partner who trusted him, allowances for such untruth must be made.