Chapter XVII · The Two Miriams

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

From this reading A Sunday morning early in the following February; in fact, the first Sunday of the month.

later than; following

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

in addition

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

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

From this reading It was, perhaps, the freshest and coolest morning of any kind that the hot young year had as yet brought forth.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was, perhaps, the freshest and coolest morning of any kind that the hot young year had as yet brought forth.

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From this reading The visitor was gone to chapel with Arabella.

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

From this reading It was, perhaps, the freshest and coolest morning of any kind that the hot young year had as yet brought forth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

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

From this reading It was, perhaps, the freshest and coolest morning of any kind that the hot young year had as yet brought forth.

a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading Nevertheless, neither Mr. nor Mrs. Teesdale had gone to chapel, as was their wont.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

superlative of “cool” — neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading It was, perhaps, the freshest and coolest morning of any kind that the hot young year had as yet brought forth.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A Sunday morning early in the following February; in fact, the first Sunday of the month.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A Sunday morning early in the following February; in fact, the first Sunday of the month.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

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

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading A Sunday morning early in the following February; in fact, the first Sunday of the month.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A Sunday morning early in the following February; in fact, the first Sunday of the month.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A Sunday morning early in the following February; in fact, the first Sunday of the month.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

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

From this reading It was, perhaps, the freshest and coolest morning of any kind that the hot young year had as yet brought forth.

superlative of “fresh” — recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading It was, perhaps, the freshest and coolest morning of any kind that the hot young year had as yet brought forth.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Nevertheless, neither Mr. nor Mrs. Teesdale had gone to chapel, as was their wont.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

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

From this reading It was, perhaps, the freshest and coolest morning of any kind that the hot young year had as yet brought forth.

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

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It was, perhaps, the freshest and coolest morning of any kind that the hot young year had as yet brought forth.

(of persons) lacking in refinement or grace

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

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

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

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

From this reading A Sunday morning early in the following February; in fact, the first Sunday of the month.

to such an extent or degree; so

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, perhaps, the freshest and coolest morning of any kind that the hot young year had as yet brought forth.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It was, perhaps, the freshest and coolest morning of any kind that the hot young year had as yet brought forth.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A Sunday morning early in the following February; in fact, the first Sunday of the month.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A Sunday morning early in the following February; in fact, the first Sunday of the month.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Nevertheless, neither Mr. nor Mrs. Teesdale had gone to chapel, as was their wont.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Nevertheless, neither Mr. nor Mrs. Teesdale had gone to chapel, as was their wont.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Nevertheless, neither Mr. nor Mrs. Teesdale had gone to chapel, as was their wont.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, neither Mr. nor Mrs. Teesdale had gone to chapel, as was their wont.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nevertheless, neither Mr. nor Mrs. Teesdale had gone to chapel, as was their wont.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Sunday morning early in the following February; in fact, the first Sunday of the month.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

above and across; more than

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

by chance

From this reading It was, perhaps, the freshest and coolest morning of any kind that the hot young year had as yet brought forth.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

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

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading A Sunday morning early in the following February; in fact, the first Sunday of the month.

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From this reading Nevertheless, neither Mr. nor Mrs. Teesdale had gone to chapel, as was their wont.

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

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was, perhaps, the freshest and coolest morning of any kind that the hot young year had as yet brought forth.

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

From this reading A Sunday morning early in the following February; in fact, the first Sunday of the month.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless, neither Mr. nor Mrs. Teesdale had gone to chapel, as was their wont.

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

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, neither Mr. nor Mrs. Teesdale had gone to chapel, as was their wont.

someone who visits

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

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

From this reading It was, perhaps, the freshest and coolest morning of any kind that the hot young year had as yet brought forth.

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

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

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

From this reading For this Sabbath day was also one requiring a red letter in the calendar of the Teesdales, insomuch as it was the solitary entire day which a greatly honoured visitor over the week-end had consented, after much ill-bred importuning, to give to her father's old friends at the farm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The visitor was gone to chapel with Arabella.

an established custom

From this reading Nevertheless, neither Mr. nor Mrs. Teesdale had gone to chapel, as was their wont.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was, perhaps, the freshest and coolest morning of any kind that the hot young year had as yet brought forth.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was, perhaps, the freshest and coolest morning of any kind that the hot young year had as yet brought forth.

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

From this reading It was, perhaps, the freshest and coolest morning of any kind that the hot young year had as yet brought forth.