Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading A WARNING.

Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

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

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Oh!" said he, gayly, "it would be too much for me hope to make any ladies, and especially young ladies, perfectly happy."

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

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

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

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

cause to be bored

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

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

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

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

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

-ing form of “flinch” — draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Oh!" said he, gayly, "it would be too much for me hope to make any ladies, and especially young ladies, perfectly happy."

in a joyous manner

From this reading "Oh!" said he, gayly, "it would be too much for me hope to make any ladies, and especially young ladies, perfectly happy."

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

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

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

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

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

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

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Oh!" said he, gayly, "it would be too much for me hope to make any ladies, and especially young ladies, perfectly happy."

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From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

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

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

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

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

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

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

immediately past

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

engage in

From this reading "Oh!" said he, gayly, "it would be too much for me hope to make any ladies, and especially young ladies, perfectly happy."

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Oh!" said he, gayly, "it would be too much for me hope to make any ladies, and especially young ladies, perfectly happy."

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

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

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

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

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Oh!" said he, gayly, "it would be too much for me hope to make any ladies, and especially young ladies, perfectly happy."

small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh!" said he, gayly, "it would be too much for me hope to make any ladies, and especially young ladies, perfectly happy."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

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

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

cut with a saw

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

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

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

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

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

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

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

required or under orders

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

express in words

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

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

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

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

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Oh!" said he, gayly, "it would be too much for me hope to make any ladies, and especially young ladies, perfectly happy."

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

a message informing of danger

From this reading A WARNING.

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

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

at the time that

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

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

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

which person or people

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

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

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A few evenings afterward, when Abel called to know how the ladies had borne the fatigues of the feast, Mrs. Plumer said, with smiles, that it was a kind of fatigue ladies bore without flinching.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.

the words that are spoken

From this reading She emphasized the last words, and her bright black eyes opened wide upon Mr. Abel Newt, who could not tell if he saw mischievous malice or a secret triumph and sense release in them.

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

From this reading "Oh!" said he, gayly, "it would be too much for me hope to make any ladies, and especially young ladies, perfectly happy."

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

From this reading Miss Grace, who was sitting upon a sofa by the side of Sligo Moultrie, said that it was one of the feasts at which young women especially are supposed to be perfectly happy.