Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Leaving Mary for a moment, let us return to Repton.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

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From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

(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 Here discord, having once entered, was making sad ravages, and all were suffering from it.

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

From this reading Here discord, having once entered, was making sad ravages, and all were suffering from it.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

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

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

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

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

a young person of either sex

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

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

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

not accessible to view

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

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

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading Here discord, having once entered, was making sad ravages, and all were suffering from it.

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From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

first in order of birth

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Here discord, having once entered, was making sad ravages, and all were suffering from it.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

-ing form of “exert” — put to use

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

a social unit living together

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

a predisposition to like something

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Leaving Mary for a moment, let us return to Repton.

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

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Here discord, having once entered, was making sad ravages, and all were suffering from it.

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

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Here discord, having once entered, was making sad ravages, and all were suffering from it.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

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

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

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

From this reading Here discord, having once entered, was making sad ravages, and all were suffering from it.

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

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

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

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

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

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

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

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

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

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here discord, having once entered, was making sad ravages, and all were suffering from it.

a boy or man

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

the act of departing

From this reading Leaving Mary for a moment, let us return to Repton.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Leaving Mary for a moment, let us return to Repton.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Here discord, having once entered, was making sad ravages, and all were suffering from it.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Leaving Mary for a moment, let us return to Repton.

a particular point in time

From this reading Leaving Mary for a moment, let us return to Repton.

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

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

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

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

on one occasion

From this reading Here discord, having once entered, was making sad ravages, and all were suffering from it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

possessive form of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action

From this reading Here discord, having once entered, was making sad ravages, and all were suffering from it.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

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

From this reading Leaving Mary for a moment, let us return to Repton.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Leaving Mary for a moment, let us return to Repton.

possessing material wealth

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Here discord, having once entered, was making sad ravages, and all were suffering from it.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Here discord, having once entered, was making sad ravages, and all were suffering from it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

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

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

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

From this reading Leaving Mary for a moment, let us return to Repton.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Leaving Mary for a moment, let us return to Repton.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

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

From this reading Here discord, having once entered, was making sad ravages, and all were suffering from it.

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

From this reading Here discord, having once entered, was making sad ravages, and all were suffering from it.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

which person or people

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

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

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was but too true that the eldest of the Adamses had deserted; his mother clinging with a parent's fondness to her child, concealed him, and thus offended Charles Adams beyond all reconciliation.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In short, before another year had quite passed, the family of the once rich and fashionable Dr. Adams had shared the fate of all dependents--worn out the benevolence, or patience, or whatever it really is, of their "best friends."

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The third lad, who was walking the London hospitals, and exerting himself beyond his strength, was everything that a youth could be; but his declining health was represented to his uncle, by one of those whom his mother's pride had insulted, as a cloak for indolence.