Chapter XL · At the Cottage Beside the Causeway

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

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

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

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

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

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

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

From this reading I must use more discretion as to Mrs. Butler's correspondence than I have employed respecting Skeff Damer's.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

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

From this reading What she wrote on that morning is not to be recorded here.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading I must use more discretion as to Mrs. Butler's correspondence than I have employed respecting Skeff Damer's.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading I must use more discretion as to Mrs. Butler's correspondence than I have employed respecting Skeff Damer's.

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From this reading I must use more discretion as to Mrs. Butler's correspondence than I have employed respecting Skeff Damer's.

characterized by great determination

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading I must use more discretion as to Mrs. Butler's correspondence than I have employed respecting Skeff Damer's.

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

one or the other of two

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading I must use more discretion as to Mrs. Butler's correspondence than I have employed respecting Skeff Damer's.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It was a rare event with her to have to write a letter.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

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 It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

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

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I must use more discretion as to Mrs. Butler's correspondence than I have employed respecting Skeff Damer's.

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

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading What she wrote on that morning is not to be recorded here.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

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

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

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

From this reading I must use more discretion as to Mrs. Butler's correspondence than I have employed respecting Skeff Damer's.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

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

From this reading What she wrote on that morning is not to be recorded here.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

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

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I must use more discretion as to Mrs. Butler's correspondence than I have employed respecting Skeff Damer's.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading What she wrote on that morning is not to be recorded here.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I must use more discretion as to Mrs. Butler's correspondence than I have employed respecting Skeff Damer's.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I must use more discretion as to Mrs. Butler's correspondence than I have employed respecting Skeff Damer's.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What she wrote on that morning is not to be recorded here.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading What she wrote on that morning is not to be recorded here.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading It was a rare event with her to have to write a letter.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading What she wrote on that morning is not to be recorded here.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading I must use more discretion as to Mrs. Butler's correspondence than I have employed respecting Skeff Damer's.

express in words

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

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

From this reading What she wrote on that morning is not to be recorded here.

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From this reading I must use more discretion as to Mrs. Butler's correspondence than I have employed respecting Skeff Damer's.

with resolute determination

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I must use more discretion as to Mrs. Butler's correspondence than I have employed respecting Skeff Damer's.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What she wrote on that morning is not to be recorded here.

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

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

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

From this reading I must use more discretion as to Mrs. Butler's correspondence than I have employed respecting Skeff Damer's.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

lacking in magnanimity

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

the act of using

From this reading I must use more discretion as to Mrs. Butler's correspondence than I have employed respecting Skeff Damer's.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was not, either, a very easy task; but if she had not the gift of facile expression, she had another still better for her purpose,--an honest nature steadfastly determined to perform a duty.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

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

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What she wrote on that morning is not to be recorded here.

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

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

which person or people

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a rare event with her to have to write a letter.

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

From this reading It will be enough if I say that her letter was not alone a kind one, but that it thoroughly convinced him who read it that her view was wise and true, and that it would be as useless as ungenerous to press Dolly further, or ask for that love which was not hers to give.

produce a literary work

From this reading It was a rare event with her to have to write a letter.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading What she wrote on that morning is not to be recorded here.