Chapter XX · Aunt Jelly Discusses Family Affairs

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

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

to or in a foreign country

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

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

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

later than; following

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

how long something has existed

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

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

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

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

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

widely separated especially in space

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

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

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

an old word for “between”

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

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

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

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

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

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From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

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

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

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

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

inflected form of “dim” — switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

not to your liking

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

having made preparations

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

disagreement among those expected to cooperate

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

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

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

divisible by two

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

at any time

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

every person

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

to an extreme degree

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

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

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

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

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

in a grim implacable manner

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

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

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

an ugly evil-looking old woman

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

an old form of “has”

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

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

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

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

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

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

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

the quality of being humane

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

plural of “ill” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

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

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

and nothing more

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

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

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

go away from a place

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

past form of “liken” — consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

engage in

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

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

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

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 Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

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From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

unhurried and relaxed

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

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

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

not any; not one

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

a brief written record

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

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

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

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

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

Identical; not different.

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

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

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

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

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

lasting a very short time

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

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

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

in the near future

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

plural of “sow” — an adult female hog

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

not in physical motion

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

successive (without a break)

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

carry out

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

tasting sour like a lemon

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

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

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

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From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

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

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

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

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

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From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

except if; if not

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

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

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

creating fabric

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

take in marriage

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

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

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

at the time that

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

in or at the place that

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

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

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

changing to a lighter color

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

which person or people

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

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

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Aunt Jelly was a lady whom everyone judged best to leave alone, as she, being of a tart and aggressive nature, was disposed to be exceedingly disagreeable when meddled with.

lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

the words that are spoken

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

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

From this reading The old lady had heard of Eustace's return from abroad, and was in a high state of indignation that he had not called to see her as soon as he arrived in Town, but having received a note from him saying he would pay her a visit that afternoon, she was now waiting with the firm determination to give him an unpleasant reception.

gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker

From this reading If Time did add another wrinkle in a stealthy way, or make her blood course more slowly through her withered frame, he did it in such a manner that no one, not even the closest observer, could notice it; and Aunt Jelly, straight and defiant as ever, sat grimly silent in her chair, knitting, knitting, knitting, as though she were some immortal hag weaving the destinies of short-lived humanity.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You know the marriage service where it says-- 'Whom God hath joined let no man put asunder,' That answers for an interfering third, Who sows dissension in a happy home; But wife and husband can do just the same, Unless there's give and take betwixt the pair, Black looks, neglect, hard words, and other ills, Will put asunder A and B new wed, As surely as if C had played the rogue."

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Old Father Time appeared to be of the same opinion, for he never seemed to come near her in any way, and though year after year went by, changing youth to age, dimming bright eyes, whitening heads brown and golden, and turning mellow voices to shrill trebles, Miss Corbin still preserved the same grim appearance, as if she was indeed the granite figure to which so many of her friends likened her.