Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading She, however, perhaps from nearer alliance with the smithy, professed to regard their condition as by no means a serious matter.

later than; following

From this reading Soon after his visit to Mortgrange, the young bookbinder went home, recalled at last by his parents.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading She, however, perhaps from nearer alliance with the smithy, professed to regard their condition as by no means a serious matter.

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

From this reading John Tuke was shocked with the hardness and blackness of his hands, and called his wife's attention to them.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

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

From this reading She, however, perhaps from nearer alliance with the smithy, professed to regard their condition as by no means a serious matter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Soon after his visit to Mortgrange, the young bookbinder went home, recalled at last by his parents.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading John Tuke was shocked with the hardness and blackness of his hands, and called his wife's attention to them.

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

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading John Tuke was shocked with the hardness and blackness of his hands, and called his wife's attention to them.

a worker whose trade is binding books

From this reading Soon after his visit to Mortgrange, the young bookbinder went home, recalled at last by his parents.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading She could not, nevertheless, quite conceal her regret, for she was proud of her boy's hands.

comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Soon after his visit to Mortgrange, the young bookbinder went home, recalled at last by his parents.

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

From this reading John Tuke was shocked with the hardness and blackness of his hands, and called his wife's attention to them.

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

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading She could not, nevertheless, quite conceal her regret, for she was proud of her boy's hands.

a state at a particular time

From this reading She, however, perhaps from nearer alliance with the smithy, professed to regard their condition as by no means a serious matter.

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

From this reading She could not, nevertheless, quite conceal her regret, for she was proud of her boy's hands.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She could not, nevertheless, quite conceal her regret, for she was proud of her boy's hands.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She, however, perhaps from nearer alliance with the smithy, professed to regard their condition as by no means a serious matter.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading John Tuke was shocked with the hardness and blackness of his hands, and called his wife's attention to them.

the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale

From this reading John Tuke was shocked with the hardness and blackness of his hands, and called his wife's attention to them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

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

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

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

From this reading She could not, nevertheless, quite conceal her regret, for she was proud of her boy's hands.

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

From this reading Soon after his visit to Mortgrange, the young bookbinder went home, recalled at last by his parents.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Soon after his visit to Mortgrange, the young bookbinder went home, recalled at last by his parents.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading She, however, perhaps from nearer alliance with the smithy, professed to regard their condition as by no means a serious matter.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Tuke was shocked with the hardness and blackness of his hands, and called his wife's attention to them.

immediately past

From this reading Soon after his visit to Mortgrange, the young bookbinder went home, recalled at last by his parents.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

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

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

for more time

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading She, however, perhaps from nearer alliance with the smithy, professed to regard their condition as by no means a serious matter.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading She, however, perhaps from nearer alliance with the smithy, professed to regard their condition as by no means a serious matter.

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From this reading Soon after his visit to Mortgrange, the young bookbinder went home, recalled at last by his parents.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading She, however, perhaps from nearer alliance with the smithy, professed to regard their condition as by no means a serious matter.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading She could not, nevertheless, quite conceal her regret, for she was proud of her boy's hands.

not any; not one

From this reading She, however, perhaps from nearer alliance with the smithy, professed to regard their condition as by no means a serious matter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She could not, nevertheless, quite conceal her regret, for she was proud of her boy's hands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading John Tuke was shocked with the hardness and blackness of his hands, and called his wife's attention to them.

and nothing more

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Soon after his visit to Mortgrange, the young bookbinder went home, recalled at last by his parents.

the local environment

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

by chance

From this reading She, however, perhaps from nearer alliance with the smithy, professed to regard their condition as by no means a serious matter.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

professing to be qualified

From this reading She, however, perhaps from nearer alliance with the smithy, professed to regard their condition as by no means a serious matter.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading She could not, nevertheless, quite conceal her regret, for she was proud of her boy's hands.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She could not, nevertheless, quite conceal her regret, for she was proud of her boy's hands.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Soon after his visit to Mortgrange, the young bookbinder went home, recalled at last by his parents.

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

From this reading She, however, perhaps from nearer alliance with the smithy, professed to regard their condition as by no means a serious matter.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading She could not, nevertheless, quite conceal her regret, for she was proud of her boy's hands.

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From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading She, however, perhaps from nearer alliance with the smithy, professed to regard their condition as by no means a serious matter.

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

From this reading She, however, perhaps from nearer alliance with the smithy, professed to regard their condition as by no means a serious matter.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading John Tuke was shocked with the hardness and blackness of his hands, and called his wife's attention to them.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering

From this reading She, however, perhaps from nearer alliance with the smithy, professed to regard their condition as by no means a serious matter.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

in the near future

From this reading Soon after his visit to Mortgrange, the young bookbinder went home, recalled at last by his parents.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

required or under orders

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

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

From this reading Soon after his visit to Mortgrange, the young bookbinder went home, recalled at last by his parents.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She, however, perhaps from nearer alliance with the smithy, professed to regard their condition as by no means a serious matter.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading John Tuke was shocked with the hardness and blackness of his hands, and called his wife's attention to them.

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

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

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

From this reading Soon after his visit to Mortgrange, the young bookbinder went home, recalled at last by his parents.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

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From this reading John Tuke was shocked with the hardness and blackness of his hands, and called his wife's attention to them.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Soon after his visit to Mortgrange, the young bookbinder went home, recalled at last by his parents.

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

From this reading John Tuke was shocked with the hardness and blackness of his hands, and called his wife's attention to them.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Soon after his visit to Mortgrange, the young bookbinder went home, recalled at last by his parents.

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

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

at the time that

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading John Tuke was shocked with the hardness and blackness of his hands, and called his wife's attention to them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading John Tuke was shocked with the hardness and blackness of his hands, and called his wife's attention to them.

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

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

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

From this reading Richard supposed of course that his father's annoyance came only from the fear that his touch would be no longer sufficiently delicate for certain parts of his work; and certainly, when he looked at them, he thought the points of his fingers were broader than before, and was a little anxious lest they should have lost something of their cunning.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Soon after his visit to Mortgrange, the young bookbinder went home, recalled at last by his parents.