Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading One evening, it was New Year's eve, a large party was expected at Mr. Lindsay's.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

how long something has existed

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

(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 To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

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

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

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

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One evening, it was New Year's eve, a large party was expected at Mr. Lindsay's.

have

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

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

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

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

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

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

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

put on clothes

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

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

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

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

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading One evening, it was New Year's eve, a large party was expected at Mr. Lindsay's.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One evening, it was New Year's eve, a large party was expected at Mr. Lindsay's.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading One evening, it was New Year's eve, a large party was expected at Mr. Lindsay's.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

the act of departing

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

death of a person

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

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

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

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

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

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

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

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

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

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

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One evening, it was New Year's eve, a large party was expected at Mr. Lindsay's.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading One evening, it was New Year's eve, a large party was expected at Mr. Lindsay's.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

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

From this reading One evening, it was New Year's eve, a large party was expected at Mr. Lindsay's.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

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

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

a form of address for a man

From this reading One evening, it was New Year's eve, a large party was expected at Mr. Lindsay's.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

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

From this reading One evening, it was New Year's eve, a large party was expected at Mr. Lindsay's.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One evening, it was New Year's eve, a large party was expected at Mr. Lindsay's.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading One evening, it was New Year's eve, a large party was expected at Mr. Lindsay's.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

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

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

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

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

carry out

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

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

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

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

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Thou!"

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

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

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

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

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

precisely as stated

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

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

From this reading One evening, it was New Year's eve, a large party was expected at Mr. Lindsay's.

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

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

at the time that

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

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

From this reading Generally Ellen liked it very much; not called upon to take any active part herself, she had leisure to observe and enjoy in quiet; and often heard music, and often by Mr. Lindsay's side listened to conversation in which she took great pleasure.

which person or people

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Ellen was not of an age to go abroad to parties, but at home her father and grandmother never could bear to do without her when they had company.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading To-night, however, it happened that Ellen's thoughts were running on other things; and Mrs. Lindsay's woman, who had come in to dress her, was not at all satisfied with her grave looks, and the little concern she seemed to take in what was going on.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading One evening, it was New Year's eve, a large party was expected at Mr. Lindsay's.