Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

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

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

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From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

on or to one side

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Well, Penhallow," he said, "what can I do for you?"

without doubt or question

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

wanted intensely

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Well, Penhallow," he said, "what can I do for you?"

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading When at last Penhallow sat down with McGregor in his office, the doctor knew at once that something serious was troubling his friend.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When at last Penhallow sat down with McGregor in his office, the doctor knew at once that something serious was troubling his friend.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

an act that fails

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading When at last Penhallow sat down with McGregor in his office, the doctor knew at once that something serious was troubling his friend.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

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

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

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

From this reading "Well, Penhallow," he said, "what can I do for you?"

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

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

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

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

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

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

From this reading When at last Penhallow sat down with McGregor in his office, the doctor knew at once that something serious was troubling his friend.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

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

From this reading "Well, Penhallow," he said, "what can I do for you?"

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

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

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 When at last Penhallow sat down with McGregor in his office, the doctor knew at once that something serious was troubling his friend.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

immediately past

From this reading When at last Penhallow sat down with McGregor in his office, the doctor knew at once that something serious was troubling his friend.

a room where books are kept

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

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

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

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

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

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

From this reading When at last Penhallow sat down with McGregor in his office, the doctor knew at once that something serious was troubling his friend.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading When at last Penhallow sat down with McGregor in his office, the doctor knew at once that something serious was troubling his friend.

on one occasion

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

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From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

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

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

build again

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, Penhallow," he said, "what can I do for you?"

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading When at last Penhallow sat down with McGregor in his office, the doctor knew at once that something serious was troubling his friend.

cut with a saw

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

an educational institution

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading When at last Penhallow sat down with McGregor in his office, the doctor knew at once that something serious was troubling his friend.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

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

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading When at last Penhallow sat down with McGregor in his office, the doctor knew at once that something serious was troubling his friend.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When at last Penhallow sat down with McGregor in his office, the doctor knew at once that something serious was troubling his friend.

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

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

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

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

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

From this reading In the early days of May the Squire began to rebuild the parsonage, and near by it a large room for Sunday school and town-meetings.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading When at last Penhallow sat down with McGregor in his office, the doctor knew at once that something serious was troubling his friend.

in a useful manner

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

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

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

(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 "Well, Penhallow," he said, "what can I do for you?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

at the time that

From this reading When at last Penhallow sat down with McGregor in his office, the doctor knew at once that something serious was troubling his friend.

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

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

which person or people

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

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

From this reading Ann desired to add a library-room for the town and would have set about this at once had not her husband resolutely set himself against any addition to the work with which she filled her usefully busy life.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading She yielded with reluctance, and the library plan was set aside to the regret of Rivers, who living in a spiritual atmosphere was slow to perceive what with the anxiety of a great love James Penhallow saw so clearly--the failure of Ann Penhallow's health.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, Penhallow," he said, "what can I do for you?"