Chapter XVIII · Florence on Marriage

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

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

later than; following

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

anew

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Indeed, the first service that he took was on the occasion of the opening of the ancient Ceswick vault to receive the remains of the recently deceased lady.

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

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

expected hopefully

From this reading Miss Ceswick’s seizure turned out to be even worse than was anticipated.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

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

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

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

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

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

From this reading Miss Ceswick’s seizure turned out to be even worse than was anticipated.

for the reason that

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

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From this reading Indeed, the first service that he took was on the occasion of the opening of the ancient Ceswick vault to receive the remains of the recently deceased lady.

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

From this reading Miss Ceswick’s seizure turned out to be even worse than was anticipated.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

a state at a particular time

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

lacking spontaneity; not natural

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading Indeed, the first service that he took was on the occasion of the opening of the ancient Ceswick vault to receive the remains of the recently deceased lady.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

divisible by two

From this reading Miss Ceswick’s seizure turned out to be even worse than was anticipated.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Indeed, the first service that he took was on the occasion of the opening of the ancient Ceswick vault to receive the remains of the recently deceased lady.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

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

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

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

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

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

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

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

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, the first service that he took was on the occasion of the opening of the ancient Ceswick vault to receive the remains of the recently deceased lady.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

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

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Indeed, the first service that he took was on the occasion of the opening of the ancient Ceswick vault to receive the remains of the recently deceased lady.

immediately past

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

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

From this reading Miss Ceswick’s seizure turned out to be even worse than was anticipated.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Indeed, the first service that he took was on the occasion of the opening of the ancient Ceswick vault to receive the remains of the recently deceased lady.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indeed, the first service that he took was on the occasion of the opening of the ancient Ceswick vault to receive the remains of the recently deceased lady.

on one occasion

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Indeed, the first service that he took was on the occasion of the opening of the ancient Ceswick vault to receive the remains of the recently deceased lady.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Miss Ceswick’s seizure turned out to be even worse than was anticipated.

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

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Indeed, the first service that he took was on the occasion of the opening of the ancient Ceswick vault to receive the remains of the recently deceased lady.

in the recent past

From this reading Indeed, the first service that he took was on the occasion of the opening of the ancient Ceswick vault to receive the remains of the recently deceased lady.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Indeed, the first service that he took was on the occasion of the opening of the ancient Ceswick vault to receive the remains of the recently deceased lady.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

express in words

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease

From this reading Miss Ceswick’s seizure turned out to be even worse than was anticipated.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Indeed, the first service that he took was on the occasion of the opening of the ancient Ceswick vault to receive the remains of the recently deceased lady.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

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

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

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

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

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

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Miss Ceswick’s seizure turned out to be even worse than was anticipated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

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

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was fortunate that her condition was not such as to require the services of the clergyman, because, for some time after the events described in the last chapter, Mr. Plowden was not in any condition to give them.

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

From this reading Miss Ceswick’s seizure turned out to be even worse than was anticipated.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Indeed, the first service that he took was on the occasion of the opening of the ancient Ceswick vault to receive the remains of the recently deceased lady.

a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Miss Ceswick’s seizure turned out to be even worse than was anticipated.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading Indeed, the first service that he took was on the occasion of the opening of the ancient Ceswick vault to receive the remains of the recently deceased lady.

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

From this reading Miss Ceswick’s seizure turned out to be even worse than was anticipated.

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

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether it was the shaking or the well-planted kick or the shock to his system it is impossible to say, but in the upshot he was constrained to keep his bed for several days.

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

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Once she appeared to regain consciousness, and began to mutter something; then she sank back into a torpor, out of which she never woke again.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Miss Ceswick’s seizure turned out to be even worse than was anticipated.