Chapter XXII

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

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

(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 TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

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From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

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

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

-ing form of “appreciate” — recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

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

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

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

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

next to; at the side of

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

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From this reading Brendon returned from his master in a very happy and exalted frame of mind.

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

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

a young person of either sex

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

a small house with a single story

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

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

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Brendon returned from his master in a very happy and exalted frame of mind.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

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

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

set up or found

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Brendon returned from his master in a very happy and exalted frame of mind.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Brendon returned from his master in a very happy and exalted frame of mind.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

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

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

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

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

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

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

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

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading To Sarah Jane only he imparted his news; and it was not until nightfall that he did so.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

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

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

a quantity that is added

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

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From this reading To Sarah Jane only he imparted his news; and it was not until nightfall that he did so.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

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

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

a female domestic

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

joined in matrimony

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Brendon returned from his master in a very happy and exalted frame of mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Brendon returned from his master in a very happy and exalted frame of mind.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

information about recent and important events

From this reading To Sarah Jane only he imparted his news; and it was not until nightfall that he did so.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading To Sarah Jane only he imparted his news; and it was not until nightfall that he did so.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To Sarah Jane only he imparted his news; and it was not until nightfall that he did so.

(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

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

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

and nothing more

From this reading To Sarah Jane only he imparted his news; and it was not until nightfall that he did so.

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From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

with speed

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Brendon returned from his master in a very happy and exalted frame of mind.

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From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading To Sarah Jane only he imparted his news; and it was not until nightfall that he did so.

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

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

in the near future

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

make steady

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.

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

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

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

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

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

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

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

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

a source of difficulty

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

up to a particular time

From this reading To Sarah Jane only he imparted his news; and it was not until nightfall that he did so.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

precisely as stated

From this reading TROUBLE AT AMICOMBE HILL Tabitha Prout, despite her general contempt of the married state and those duties that belonged to it, awoke into a very active love for Mrs. Brendon's baby; and Gregory Daniel, doubtless appreciating the importance of having Tabitha upon his side, did all that he could to increase this regard.

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

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

at the time that

From this reading So it came about that when the little boy's mother was called away, as sometimes happened for a few hours at a time, the child found a friend in the old maid.

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

From this reading She enjoyed to have the baby beside her at Ruddyford kitchen, and Daniel foretold that, as soon as the infant could steer a steady course from his mother's cottage to the farm, Tabitha would quickly find him a nuisance.