Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

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

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

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

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

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

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

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

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Every body was astonished.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Every body was astonished.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He was young as well as handsome--honourable both by name and nature--rich in possession and expectancy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was young as well as handsome--honourable both by name and nature--rich in possession and expectancy.

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

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every body was astonished.

an expectation

From this reading He was young as well as handsome--honourable both by name and nature--rich in possession and expectancy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

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

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

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

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

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

From this reading He was young as well as handsome--honourable both by name and nature--rich in possession and expectancy.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

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

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

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

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

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

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

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

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

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

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

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

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

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

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

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

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

set down according to a plan

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

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 His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

of or relating to the state of marriage

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

used to form the superlative

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

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

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

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

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was young as well as handsome--honourable both by name and nature--rich in possession and expectancy.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading He was young as well as handsome--honourable both by name and nature--rich in possession and expectancy.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

a local church community

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

by chance

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

past form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading He was young as well as handsome--honourable both by name and nature--rich in possession and expectancy.

restricted to something

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

possessing material wealth

From this reading He was young as well as handsome--honourable both by name and nature--rich in possession and expectancy.

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

of superior grade

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

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

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

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

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

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

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

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

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

(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 He was young as well as handsome--honourable both by name and nature--rich in possession and expectancy.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading On his part it was purely and entirely what is called a "love match"--one of the strangest of all strange things perpetrated by a young man of rank and fashion.

belonging to which person

From this reading His wealth and position in society enabled him to select for himself; and he did so, of course, to the disappointment of as many, or perhaps a greater number of mothers than daughters, inasmuch as it is the former whose speculations are the deepest laid and most dangerous in arts matrimonial.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Never had the bells of Abbeyweld, within the memory of living man--within the memory of old Mrs. Myles herself, and _she_ was the oldest living woman in the parish--rung so merry a peal as on the morning that Helen Marsh was married to the handsome and Honourable Mr. Ivers.

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

From this reading He was young as well as handsome--honourable both by name and nature--rich in possession and expectancy.