Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading When you are unlucky enough to get a combination of the two, the evil accomplished is liable to assume considerably increased proportions.

highly skilled

From this reading When you are unlucky enough to get a combination of the two, the evil accomplished is liable to assume considerably increased proportions.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

(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 Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

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

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

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From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

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

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

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

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading When you are unlucky enough to get a combination of the two, the evil accomplished is liable to assume considerably increased proportions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "So I'm not surprised at your news, Mrs. Coombe," she concluded triumphantly.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

plural of “caution” — the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading When you are unlucky enough to get a combination of the two, the evil accomplished is liable to assume considerably increased proportions.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading "So I'm not surprised at your news, Mrs. Coombe," she concluded triumphantly.

willing to entrust personal matters

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading When you are unlucky enough to get a combination of the two, the evil accomplished is liable to assume considerably increased proportions.

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

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

a small house with a single story

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

possessive form of “eliot” — British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading When you are unlucky enough to get a combination of the two, the evil accomplished is liable to assume considerably increased proportions.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

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

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading When you are unlucky enough to get a combination of the two, the evil accomplished is liable to assume considerably increased proportions.

the act of departing

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

a partially true statement intended to deceive or mislead

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

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

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

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

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

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

From this reading "So I'm not surprised at your news, Mrs. Coombe," she concluded triumphantly.

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

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading When you are unlucky enough to get a combination of the two, the evil accomplished is liable to assume considerably increased proportions.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

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

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

in a joyous manner

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

a working woman who takes in washing

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading When you are unlucky enough to get a combination of the two, the evil accomplished is liable to assume considerably increased proportions.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

English astronomer who pioneered radio astronomy (born in 1913)

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

engage in

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

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

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

information about recent and important events

From this reading "So I'm not surprised at your news, Mrs. Coombe," she concluded triumphantly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

inflected form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading When you are unlucky enough to get a combination of the two, the evil accomplished is liable to assume considerably increased proportions.

someone who supplies provisions (especially food)

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

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From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So I'm not surprised at your news, Mrs. Coombe," she concluded triumphantly.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading "So I'm not surprised at your news, Mrs. Coombe," she concluded triumphantly.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

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

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

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

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

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

From this reading When you are unlucky enough to get a combination of the two, the evil accomplished is liable to assume considerably increased proportions.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

in a triumphant manner

From this reading "So I'm not surprised at your news, Mrs. Coombe," she concluded triumphantly.

comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When you are unlucky enough to get a combination of the two, the evil accomplished is liable to assume considerably increased proportions.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading When you are unlucky enough to get a combination of the two, the evil accomplished is liable to assume considerably increased proportions.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

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

From this reading On the morning following Eliot's visit to the Cottage, want of thought, in addition to a very natural semi-maternal pride, led Maria Coombe into confiding jubilantly into the ear of Mrs. Thorowgood--laundress and purveyor of local gossip--the fact that her Miss Ann and "the Squire up to Heronsmere" were going to make a match of it.

at the time that

From this reading When you are unlucky enough to get a combination of the two, the evil accomplished is liable to assume considerably increased proportions.

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

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading THE HALF-TRUTH There are few truer sayings than the one which cautions us that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart.

the day immediately before today

From this reading Mrs. Thorowgood, not to be outdone, responded to the effect that she had "suspicioned" all along that this was going to be the case, and that when she had heard in the village yesterday that Mr. Coventry had gone straight to the Cottage upon his return that afternoon to Silverquay--with Mr. Lovell away in Ferribridge, too, and all!--she felt sure of it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When you are unlucky enough to get a combination of the two, the evil accomplished is liable to assume considerably increased proportions.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "So I'm not surprised at your news, Mrs. Coombe," she concluded triumphantly.