Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

in the past

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

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From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

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

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

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

From this reading But it may be doubted whether Beetham had been altogether satisfied with the arrangement.

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

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading But it may be doubted whether Beetham had been altogether satisfied with the arrangement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

the early stage of growth or development

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

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

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

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From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

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

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

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From this reading THE BEETHAMITES.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

brought into existence

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it may be doubted whether Beetham had been altogether satisfied with the arrangement.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading But it may be doubted whether Beetham had been altogether satisfied with the arrangement.

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From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

at any time

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

a social unit living together

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

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

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

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

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

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

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

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

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

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

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

take in marriage

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But it may be doubted whether Beetham had been altogether satisfied with the arrangement.

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

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

information about recent and important events

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

above and across; more than

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

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From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading But it may be doubted whether Beetham had been altogether satisfied with the arrangement.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Beetham was proud that one of her sons should be introduced into the great neighbouring family, and especially that he should be honoured by the hand of the acknowledged beauty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

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

From this reading THE BEETHAMITES.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

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

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

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From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

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

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading IT was told all through Beetham before a week was over that Major Rossiter was to marry the second Miss Wanless, and Beetham liked the news.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But it may be doubted whether Beetham had been altogether satisfied with the arrangement.

which person or people

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But it may be doubted whether Beetham had been altogether satisfied with the arrangement.

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

From this reading Beetham, a month ago, had declared that Alice Dugdale, a Beethamite herself from her babyhood,--who had been born and bred at Beetham and had ever lived there,--was to be honoured by the hand of the young hero.