Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

later than; following

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

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From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

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

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He saw no reason why Richard should not make the attempt, but shook his head at the prospect of success.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He saw no reason why Richard should not make the attempt, but shook his head at the prospect of success.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

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

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

a female human offspring

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading He had to tell himself that it was foolish; that he was there for her sake.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had to tell himself that it was foolish; that he was there for her sake.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

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

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

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

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

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

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He saw no reason why Richard should not make the attempt, but shook his head at the prospect of success.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

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

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

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

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had to tell himself that it was foolish; that he was there for her sake.

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

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

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

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had to tell himself that it was foolish; that he was there for her sake.

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

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

engage in

From this reading He saw no reason why Richard should not make the attempt, but shook his head at the prospect of success.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

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

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

not any; not one

From this reading He saw no reason why Richard should not make the attempt, but shook his head at the prospect of success.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

on one occasion

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

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

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

the possibility of future success

From this reading He saw no reason why Richard should not make the attempt, but shook his head at the prospect of success.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He saw no reason why Richard should not make the attempt, but shook his head at the prospect of success.

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

From this reading He saw no reason why Richard should not make the attempt, but shook his head at the prospect of success.

a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading He had to tell himself that it was foolish; that he was there for her sake.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw no reason why Richard should not make the attempt, but shook his head at the prospect of success.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading He saw no reason why Richard should not make the attempt, but shook his head at the prospect of success.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He saw no reason why Richard should not make the attempt, but shook his head at the prospect of success.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

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

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading He saw no reason why Richard should not make the attempt, but shook his head at the prospect of success.

carry out

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

express in words

From this reading He had to tell himself that it was foolish; that he was there for her sake.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

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

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had to tell himself that it was foolish; that he was there for her sake.

a special situation

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

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

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

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

From this reading He took his grandfather at once into his confidence, begging him not to let his mother know: and Simon, who had in former days experienced something of the hardness of his true-hearted daughter, entered into the thing with a brooding kind of smile.

one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.

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

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

which person or people

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He saw no reason why Richard should not make the attempt, but shook his head at the prospect of success.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

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

From this reading The day after, well wrapt from the cold, he took his place in a slow train, and at the station was heartily welcomed by his grandfather, who had come with his pony-cart to take him home.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Settled in the room once occupied by Alice, he felt like a usurper, a robber of the helpless: he had left her in misery and wretchedness, and was in the heart of the comfort that had once been hers.