Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

(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 Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

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

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

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

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

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

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

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From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

the quality of not being careful or taking pains

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

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From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading MOLLY GIBSON'S CHILDHOOD.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

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From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

having a defect

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

divisible by two

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

set up or found

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

possessive form of “gibson” — United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)

From this reading MOLLY GIBSON'S CHILDHOOD.

the act of departing

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

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

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

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

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

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

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

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

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

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From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

of the present time and place

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

requiring attention or action

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

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 It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

of grammatical gender

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading MOLLY GIBSON'S CHILDHOOD.

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

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

not any; not one

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

in a stubborn unregenerate manner

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

on one occasion

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

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

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

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From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

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From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

express in words

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

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From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

-ing form of “silence” — cause to be quiet or not talk

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

plural of “summons” — a request to be present

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

carry out

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

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

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

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

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

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

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

the act of using

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

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

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

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

From this reading And more than once Mr. Hall had had attacks of a suspicious nature,--"rheumatism" he used to call them, but he prescribed for himself as if they had been gout--which had prevented his immediate attention to imperative summonses.

which person or people

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

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

From this reading It was no use reasoning to them on the subject; so Mr. Browning the vicar, Mr. Sheepshanks (Lord Cumnor's agent), and Mr. Hall himself, the masculine reasoners of the little society, left off the attempt, feeling that the _Che sarˆ sarˆ_ would prove more silencing to the murmurs than many arguments.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Mr. Hall had told his faithful patients that, even with the strongest spectacles, his sight was not to be depended upon; and they might have found out for themselves that his hearing was very defective, although, on this point, he obstinately adhered to his own opinion, and was frequently heard to regret the carelessness of people's communication nowadays, "like writing on blotting-paper, all the words running into each other," he would say.

a late time of life

From this reading Sixteen years before this time, all Hollingford had been disturbed to its foundations by the intelligence that Mr. Hall, the skilful doctor, who had attended them all their days, was going to take a partner.