Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

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

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

later than; following

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

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

From this reading "Imagine the vulgarity of an education for the poor from which the Bible may be omitted!

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

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

any person at all

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

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

From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

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

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

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

From this reading "Imagine the vulgarity of an education for the poor from which the Bible may be omitted!

for the reason that

From this reading "Your duty to your neighbor and your duty to God and the ten commandments--nothing else, because of the Dissenters," she explained in a bustle.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

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From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

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

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

an ardent follower and admirer

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading "Your duty to your neighbor and your duty to God and the ten commandments--nothing else, because of the Dissenters," she explained in a bustle.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

United States educator famous for writing a book about how to win friends and influence people (1888-1955)

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

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

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

rid of obstructions

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

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

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

plural of “commandment” — something that is commanded

From this reading "Your duty to your neighbor and your duty to God and the ten commandments--nothing else, because of the Dissenters," she explained in a bustle.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

dearly loved

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

plural of “dissenter” — a person who dissents from some established policy

From this reading "Your duty to your neighbor and your duty to God and the ten commandments--nothing else, because of the Dissenters," she explained in a bustle.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body

From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "Your duty to your neighbor and your duty to God and the ten commandments--nothing else, because of the Dissenters," she explained in a bustle.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading "Imagine the vulgarity of an education for the poor from which the Bible may be omitted!

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From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "Your duty to your neighbor and your duty to God and the ten commandments--nothing else, because of the Dissenters," she explained in a bustle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

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

From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Imagine the vulgarity of an education for the poor from which the Bible may be omitted!

in a willing manner

From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "Your duty to your neighbor and your duty to God and the ten commandments--nothing else, because of the Dissenters," she explained in a bustle.

the act of departing

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

an established custom

From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

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

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

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

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

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

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

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

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

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

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading "Imagine the vulgarity of an education for the poor from which the Bible may be omitted!

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

From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

immediately past

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

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From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Imagine the vulgarity of an education for the poor from which the Bible may be omitted!

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

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

From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

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

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading "Your duty to your neighbor and your duty to God and the ten commandments--nothing else, because of the Dissenters," she explained in a bustle.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

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

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Your duty to your neighbor and your duty to God and the ten commandments--nothing else, because of the Dissenters," she explained in a bustle.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

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

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading "Imagine the vulgarity of an education for the poor from which the Bible may be omitted!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Imagine the vulgarity of an education for the poor from which the Bible may be omitted!

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

inflected form of “remit” — send (money) in payment

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

an educational institution

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

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

From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

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

From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

an effort above and beyond the call of duty

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

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

From this reading "Your duty to your neighbor and your duty to God and the ten commandments--nothing else, because of the Dissenters," she explained in a bustle.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

in a thankful manner; with thanks

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

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

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

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

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

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

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

the quality of lacking taste and refinement

From this reading "Imagine the vulgarity of an education for the poor from which the Bible may be omitted!

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

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

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

From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

at the time that

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

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

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

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From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading _BESSIE'S LAST RIDE WITH THE DOCTOR._ Mr. Carnegie complained that he had less of his dear Bessie's company than anybody else by reason of his own busy occupation, and one clear September morning, when the air was wonderfully fresh and sweet after a thunderstorm during the night, he asked her to come out for a last ride with him before Harry Musgrave carried her away.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading In the village they met Miss Buff, going off to the school to hear the Bible read and teach the Catechism--works of supererogation under the new system, which Mr. Wiley had thankfully remitted to her on account of her popularity with parents and children.

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

From this reading Bessie donned her habit and hat, and went gladly: the ride would serve as a leavetaking of some of her friends in the cottages whom otherwise she might miss.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Your duty to your neighbor and your duty to God and the ten commandments--nothing else, because of the Dissenters," she explained in a bustle.