Chapter XIV

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

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

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

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

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

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

eagerly desirous

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

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

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group

From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR WAS TO BE BANISHED.

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

From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR WAS TO BE BANISHED.

past form of “benefit” — derive a benefit from

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

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From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR WAS TO BE BANISHED.

a tenant in someone's house

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

dearly loved

From this reading On the next morning, however, he wrote as follows:-- “DEAR MRS.

greatly pleased

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

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

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading On the next morning, however, he wrote as follows:-- “DEAR MRS.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)

From this reading So it was with Mr. Gregory.

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

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

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

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

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

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

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

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

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From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR WAS TO BE BANISHED.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On the next morning, however, he wrote as follows:-- “DEAR MRS.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

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

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

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

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So it was with Mr. Gregory.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

engage in

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

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

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

a particular point in time

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the next morning, however, he wrote as follows:-- “DEAR MRS.

a form of address for a man

From this reading So it was with Mr. Gregory.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading On the next morning, however, he wrote as follows:-- “DEAR MRS.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading On the next morning, however, he wrote as follows:-- “DEAR MRS.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the next morning, however, he wrote as follows:-- “DEAR MRS.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

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From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR WAS TO BE BANISHED.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it was with Mr. Gregory.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

carry out

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

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

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

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

From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR WAS TO BE BANISHED.

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

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

From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR WAS TO BE BANISHED.

at the time that

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

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

From this reading When a man is asked by his friend if he knows of a horse to be sold he does not like immediately to suggest a transfer of the animal which he has in his own stable, though he may at the moment be in want of money and anxious to sell his steed.

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

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So it was with Mr. Gregory.

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

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading On the next morning, however, he wrote as follows:-- “DEAR MRS.

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

From this reading His sister would be delighted to take as a boarder a young lady for whom liberal payment would be made; but at the first moment he had hesitated to make an offer by which his own sister would be benefited.