Chapter XXX

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

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

how long something has existed

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

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From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

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

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

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

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

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

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading For the first time he found himself considering Aunt Selina as an old woman.

power to direct or determine

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

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

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

emanating from God

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading This put an end for the present to the possibility of expanding on the Nemesis suggestion.

divisible by two

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

-ing form of “expand” — extend in one or more directions

From this reading This put an end for the present to the possibility of expanding on the Nemesis suggestion.

past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For the first time he found himself considering Aunt Selina as an old woman.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This put an end for the present to the possibility of expanding on the Nemesis suggestion.

set up or found

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

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

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

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

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

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

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

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

From this reading For the first time he found himself considering Aunt Selina as an old woman.

of the present time and place

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

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

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

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

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

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

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This put an end for the present to the possibility of expanding on the Nemesis suggestion.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

above and across; more than

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading This put an end for the present to the possibility of expanding on the Nemesis suggestion.

possessive form of “potter” — a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This put an end for the present to the possibility of expanding on the Nemesis suggestion.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading This put an end for the present to the possibility of expanding on the Nemesis suggestion.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

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

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

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

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

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

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

a state of acute pain

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading This put an end for the present to the possibility of expanding on the Nemesis suggestion.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

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

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

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

From this reading This put an end for the present to the possibility of expanding on the Nemesis suggestion.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For the first time he found himself considering Aunt Selina as an old woman.

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

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

in the direction of

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A POTTER'S VESSEL By a great effort Aunt Selina had kept a firm control over herself throughout her narrative, but now, the immediate need of composure being removed, she gave way completely to her natural grief.

in or at the place that

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

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

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.

belonging to which person

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading James, whose attitude toward her had been somewhat as toward a divine visitation, an emissary of Nemesis, suddenly found he had to deal with an old woman suffering under an overwhelming sorrow.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He fetched her some more whisky, reflecting that it must be not unpleasant to have reached the age where grief wore itself out even partially in physical symptoms, to which physical alleviations could be applied.