Chapter IV

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

From this reading A BARGAIN.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

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

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

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

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading A BARGAIN.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

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

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Yet both his contiguity and his confidences remained unreproved.

in a courageous manner

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Yet both his contiguity and his confidences remained unreproved.

the attribute of being so near as to be touching

From this reading Yet both his contiguity and his confidences remained unreproved.

approval

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

an early name of Ireland that is now used in poetry

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

the organ of sight

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

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

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

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

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

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

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

possessive form of “henry” — a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

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

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

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

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

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

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

most important element

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

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

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

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From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

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

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

a form of address for a man

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

not any; not one

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

a human being

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

in the recent past

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Yet both his contiguity and his confidences remained unreproved.

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

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

a Shakespearean scholar

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

a male human offspring

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

the position of steward

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

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

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

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

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

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

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

interact in a certain way

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

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

From this reading Yet both his contiguity and his confidences remained unreproved.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

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

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

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

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

which person or people

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.

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

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ‘THE book goes bravely, Samuel,’ observed Mr. Erin, as father and son were sitting together one evening with Margaret between them.

the words that are spoken

From this reading William Henry’s hand was resting on the back of her chair, and at times he addressed her in tones so low that his words must needs have had no more meaning for a third person than if they had been in a foreign tongue.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet both his contiguity and his confidences remained unreproved.

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

From this reading Perhaps among other recently developed virtues in the young man it was put down by Mr. Erin (who himself had a quick eye for the main chance) to William Henry’s credit that he never questioned his father’s right to treat the Shakespearean papers as his own, or to demand any account of his stewardship with respect to them.