Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

highly skilled

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

(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 Said the other, 'Deep as it is wide Is the sea within all climes, And it is fuller of misery And of death, a thousand times!

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

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

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

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

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

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

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

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

From this reading Said the other, 'Deep as it is wide Is the sea within all climes, And it is fuller of misery And of death, a thousand times!

characterized by great swelling waves or surges

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

plural of “clime” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading Said the other, 'Deep as it is wide Is the sea within all climes, And it is fuller of misery And of death, a thousand times!

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

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

giving courage or confidence or hope

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading Said the other, 'Deep as it is wide Is the sea within all climes, And it is fuller of misery And of death, a thousand times!

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

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

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

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

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

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

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

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

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

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

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

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

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

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

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

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

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

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

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

cause to come to know personally

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

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

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

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

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

used to form the superlative

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

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

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

throughout a period of time

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Said the other, 'Deep as it is wide Is the sea within all climes, And it is fuller of misery And of death, a thousand times!

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

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

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

-ing form of “recite” — recite in elocution

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Said the other, 'Deep as it is wide Is the sea within all climes, And it is fuller of misery And of death, a thousand times!

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

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

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

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

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

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

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

a male human offspring

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

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

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

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

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

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

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

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

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Said the other, 'Deep as it is wide Is the sea within all climes, And it is fuller of misery And of death, a thousand times!

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Said the other, 'Deep as it is wide Is the sea within all climes, And it is fuller of misery And of death, a thousand times!

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

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

two items of the same kind

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

up to a particular time

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

precisely as stated

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

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

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

in or at the place that

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

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

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

which person or people

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading O'er the stormy, wide, and billowy deep, Where the whale, the shark, and the sword-fish sleep; And amidst the plashing and feathery foam, Where the stormy-petrel finds a home.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."

a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

in the company of; together with

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Said the other, 'Deep as it is wide Is the sea within all climes, And it is fuller of misery And of death, a thousand times!

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading George was hesitating, but an encouraging smile from this kind mother inspired him with confidence, and he commenced without further ceremony:-- "'The earth is large,' said one of twain; 'The earth is large and wide; But it is filled with misery And death on every side!'

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading "George is to open this meeting, by reciting some lines written by Mrs. Howitt, which are very clever, and will most appropriately introduce our subject."