Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

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

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

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

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

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From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The rector and curate of the parish both called, but she shrunk from strangers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The rector and curate of the parish both called, but she shrunk from strangers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

make a mathematical calculation or computation

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

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

From this reading The rector and curate of the parish both called, but she shrunk from strangers.

the quality of not being careful or taking pains

From this reading The mourning for herself and her servant was ordered from a neighbouring shop, with a carelessness as to expense which made people say that Sarah was of habits different from her father.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading She had no friends; and the sister to whom, despite her father's cruel words, her heart clung so fondly, was far from her, she knew not where.

get or gather together

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

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

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading She had no friends; and the sister to whom, despite her father's cruel words, her heart clung so fondly, was far from her, she knew not where.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The rector and curate of the parish both called, but she shrunk from strangers.

a female human offspring

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading She had no friends; and the sister to whom, despite her father's cruel words, her heart clung so fondly, was far from her, she knew not where.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The mourning for herself and her servant was ordered from a neighbouring shop, with a carelessness as to expense which made people say that Sarah was of habits different from her father.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading The mourning for herself and her servant was ordered from a neighbouring shop, with a carelessness as to expense which made people say that Sarah was of habits different from her father.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She had no friends; and the sister to whom, despite her father's cruel words, her heart clung so fondly, was far from her, she knew not where.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The mourning for herself and her servant was ordered from a neighbouring shop, with a carelessness as to expense which made people say that Sarah was of habits different from her father.

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

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

with fondness; with love

From this reading She had no friends; and the sister to whom, despite her father's cruel words, her heart clung so fondly, was far from her, she knew not where.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading She had no friends; and the sister to whom, despite her father's cruel words, her heart clung so fondly, was far from her, she knew not where.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading The mourning for herself and her servant was ordered from a neighbouring shop, with a carelessness as to expense which made people say that Sarah was of habits different from her father.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

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

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

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

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She had no friends; and the sister to whom, despite her father's cruel words, her heart clung so fondly, was far from her, she knew not where.

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

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

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

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

the state of being inactive

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

investigate scientifically

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She had no friends; and the sister to whom, despite her father's cruel words, her heart clung so fondly, was far from her, she knew not where.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The mourning for herself and her servant was ordered from a neighbouring shop, with a carelessness as to expense which made people say that Sarah was of habits different from her father.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading The mourning for herself and her servant was ordered from a neighbouring shop, with a carelessness as to expense which made people say that Sarah was of habits different from her father.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading The mourning for herself and her servant was ordered from a neighbouring shop, with a carelessness as to expense which made people say that Sarah was of habits different from her father.

not any; not one

From this reading She had no friends; and the sister to whom, despite her father's cruel words, her heart clung so fondly, was far from her, she knew not where.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had no friends; and the sister to whom, despite her father's cruel words, her heart clung so fondly, was far from her, she knew not where.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The mourning for herself and her servant was ordered from a neighbouring shop, with a carelessness as to expense which made people say that Sarah was of habits different from her father.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading The mourning for herself and her servant was ordered from a neighbouring shop, with a carelessness as to expense which made people say that Sarah was of habits different from her father.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

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

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

a local church community

From this reading The rector and curate of the parish both called, but she shrunk from strangers.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The mourning for herself and her servant was ordered from a neighbouring shop, with a carelessness as to expense which made people say that Sarah was of habits different from her father.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The rector and curate of the parish both called, but she shrunk from strangers.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

express in words

From this reading The mourning for herself and her servant was ordered from a neighbouring shop, with a carelessness as to expense which made people say that Sarah was of habits different from her father.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The mourning for herself and her servant was ordered from a neighbouring shop, with a carelessness as to expense which made people say that Sarah was of habits different from her father.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

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

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

do one's shopping

From this reading The mourning for herself and her servant was ordered from a neighbouring shop, with a carelessness as to expense which made people say that Sarah was of habits different from her father.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading The rector and curate of the parish both called, but she shrunk from strangers.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading She had no friends; and the sister to whom, despite her father's cruel words, her heart clung so fondly, was far from her, she knew not where.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The rector and curate of the parish both called, but she shrunk from strangers.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The mourning for herself and her servant was ordered from a neighbouring shop, with a carelessness as to expense which made people say that Sarah was of habits different from her father.

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

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

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

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

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

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

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

From this reading Jacob Bond had always treated his daughter as if she were a baby, and it was some time before she could collect herself sufficiently to calculate upon her future plans.

in or at the place that

From this reading She had no friends; and the sister to whom, despite her father's cruel words, her heart clung so fondly, was far from her, she knew not where.

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

From this reading The mourning for herself and her servant was ordered from a neighbouring shop, with a carelessness as to expense which made people say that Sarah was of habits different from her father.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She had no friends; and the sister to whom, despite her father's cruel words, her heart clung so fondly, was far from her, she knew not where.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The mourning for herself and her servant was ordered from a neighbouring shop, with a carelessness as to expense which made people say that Sarah was of habits different from her father.

the words that are spoken

From this reading She had no friends; and the sister to whom, despite her father's cruel words, her heart clung so fondly, was far from her, she knew not where.

a late time of life

From this reading Several weeks elapsed before Sarah Bond recovered sufficiently from the shock, ay, and genuine grief, occasioned by her father's death, so as to investigate her affairs; the hardness and the tyranny she had borne for so many years had become habitual, and her own will was absolutely paralysed by inaction.