Chapter XIX

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

From this reading As Isa Gritton was completing her toilet, Hannah brought in a note.

(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 Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

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

From this reading MERCY AND SELF-DENIAL.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

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

From this reading As Isa Gritton was completing her toilet, Hannah brought in a note.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

have

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

lacking funds

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

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

From this reading As Isa Gritton was completing her toilet, Hannah brought in a note.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Could you come over and see me?—Yours, CORA MADDEN.

acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)

From this reading As Isa Gritton was completing her toilet, Hannah brought in a note.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading Could you come over and see me?—Yours, CORA MADDEN.

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

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

dearly loved

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

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

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

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

From this reading As Isa Gritton was completing her toilet, Hannah brought in a note.

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

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

something written by hand

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

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

From this reading As Isa Gritton was completing her toilet, Hannah brought in a note.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

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

From this reading As Isa Gritton was completing her toilet, Hannah brought in a note.

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

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

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

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

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

From this reading As Isa Gritton was completing her toilet, Hannah brought in a note.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

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

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

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

From this reading As Isa Gritton was completing her toilet, Hannah brought in a note.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

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

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind

From this reading Could you come over and see me?—Yours, CORA MADDEN.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Could you come over and see me?—Yours, CORA MADDEN.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading MERCY AND SELF-DENIAL.

a person who carries a message

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

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

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

a brief written record

From this reading As Isa Gritton was completing her toilet, Hannah brought in a note.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

above and across; more than

From this reading Could you come over and see me?—Yours, CORA MADDEN.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

continue talking

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Could you come over and see me?—Yours, CORA MADDEN.

the trait of practicing self discipline

From this reading MERCY AND SELF-DENIAL.

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

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

get rid of

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

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

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

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

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

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

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

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

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading As Isa Gritton was completing her toilet, Hannah brought in a note.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

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

From this reading As Isa Gritton was completing her toilet, Hannah brought in a note.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

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

From this reading The Sabbath morning rose clear and bright, Nature looking all the fairer for the tears which she had shed on the previous night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Could you come over and see me?—Yours, CORA MADDEN.

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

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Isa instantly recognized the handwriting; and as this missive had evidently not passed through the post, but been brought by a messenger, the young lady, with some anxiety, broke open the envelope and read its contents:— _Saturday Evening._ DEAR MISS GRITTON,—I was on the way to Axe, but felt so ill with feverish headache that I could not proceed beyond this wretched little inn (the Black Bear), which, as I hear, is not ten minutes’ walk from your house.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading Could you come over and see me?—Yours, CORA MADDEN.