Chapter XXII

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

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

later than; following

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am quite sure there must be something, if we can only think of it.

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

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

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

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading The Mr. Talboys, in the last stage of anxiety, have arrived to inquire about their little favourite.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The Mr. Talboys, in the last stage of anxiety, have arrived to inquire about their little favourite.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

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

From this reading I am quite sure there must be something, if we can only think of it.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

possessive form of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading DAISY'S ILLNESS.

dearly loved

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

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From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

one or the other of two

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading The Mr. Talboys, in the last stage of anxiety, have arrived to inquire about their little favourite.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

destroyed or killed

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

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

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

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

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Mr. Talboys, in the last stage of anxiety, have arrived to inquire about their little favourite.

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

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I am quite sure there must be something, if we can only think of it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I am quite sure there must be something, if we can only think of it.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading DAISY'S ILLNESS.

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

From this reading The Mr. Talboys, in the last stage of anxiety, have arrived to inquire about their little favourite.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading The Mr. Talboys, in the last stage of anxiety, have arrived to inquire about their little favourite.

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

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I am quite sure there must be something, if we can only think of it.

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

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

immediately past

From this reading The Mr. Talboys, in the last stage of anxiety, have arrived to inquire about their little favourite.

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

From this reading The Mr. Talboys, in the last stage of anxiety, have arrived to inquire about their little favourite.

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

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The Mr. Talboys, in the last stage of anxiety, have arrived to inquire about their little favourite.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I am quite sure there must be something, if we can only think of it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Mr. Talboys, in the last stage of anxiety, have arrived to inquire about their little favourite.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

and nothing more

From this reading I am quite sure there must be something, if we can only think of it.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I am quite sure there must be something, if we can only think of it.

on the contrary

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I am quite sure there must be something, if we can only think of it.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The Mr. Talboys, in the last stage of anxiety, have arrived to inquire about their little favourite.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading I am quite sure there must be something, if we can only think of it.

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

From this reading The Mr. Talboys, in the last stage of anxiety, have arrived to inquire about their little favourite.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

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

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Mr. Talboys, in the last stage of anxiety, have arrived to inquire about their little favourite.

in or at that place or location

From this reading About an hour after the doctor has gone that morning the garden gate is rather hastily opened, and there is a ring at the door-bell.

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

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I am quite sure there must be something, if we can only think of it.

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

From this reading The Mr. Talboys, in the last stage of anxiety, have arrived to inquire about their little favourite.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?

used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action

From this reading "Now, my dear Miss Honor," they both cry, each seizing one of her hands, "is there _nothing_ we can do--either for the poor child or for yourselves, you know?