Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Bessie admitted she held the key, but was not going to give it up to anybody except Kezia.

later than; following

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

anew

From this reading "Maria has been making up the past again," she said plaintively.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

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

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "She told me I was good for nothing, and she wouldn't have me here any longer.

any person at all

From this reading Bessie admitted she held the key, but was not going to give it up to anybody except Kezia.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

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

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

for the reason that

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

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

From this reading Bessie admitted she held the key, but was not going to give it up to anybody except Kezia.

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

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Bessie admitted she held the key, but was not going to give it up to anybody except Kezia.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

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

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

greatly pleased

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

apart from; not including

From this reading Bessie admitted she held the key, but was not going to give it up to anybody except Kezia.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

with official authorization

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Bessie admitted she held the key, but was not going to give it up to anybody except Kezia.

the act of departing

From this reading Bessie admitted she held the key, but was not going to give it up to anybody except Kezia.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "She told me I was good for nothing, and she wouldn't have me here any longer.

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

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

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

From this reading "Maria has been making up the past again," she said plaintively.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "She told me I was good for nothing, and she wouldn't have me here any longer.

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

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Bessie admitted she held the key, but was not going to give it up to anybody except Kezia.

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

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "She told me I was good for nothing, and she wouldn't have me here any longer.

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

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

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

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

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

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

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

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Bessie admitted she held the key, but was not going to give it up to anybody except Kezia.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Bessie admitted she held the key, but was not going to give it up to anybody except Kezia.

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

From this reading Bessie admitted she held the key, but was not going to give it up to anybody except Kezia.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

for more time

From this reading "She told me I was good for nothing, and she wouldn't have me here any longer.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "She told me I was good for nothing, and she wouldn't have me here any longer.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

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

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

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

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bessie admitted she held the key, but was not going to give it up to anybody except Kezia.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "She told me I was good for nothing, and she wouldn't have me here any longer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

above and across; more than

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading "Maria has been making up the past again," she said plaintively.

in a plaintive manner

From this reading "Maria has been making up the past again," she said plaintively.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Maria has been making up the past again," she said plaintively.

rebuking a person harshly

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

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

From this reading Bessie admitted she held the key, but was not going to give it up to anybody except Kezia.

drive away by crying “shoo!”

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

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

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

in a confused mass

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

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

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

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

From this reading Bessie admitted she held the key, but was not going to give it up to anybody except Kezia.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "She told me I was good for nothing, and she wouldn't have me here any longer.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Bessie admitted she held the key, but was not going to give it up to anybody except Kezia.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

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

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

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

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

the direction from which the wind is coming

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A TANGLED INHERITANCE George formally took over Windward House, with the exception of his aunt's bedroom, the door of which was locked.

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

From this reading "She told me I was good for nothing, and she wouldn't have me here any longer.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading In the meantime, Miss Yard wandered about the house, declaring that Maria had always been able to look after herself, scolding Nellie for wearing black, "and making yourself look so small I can't see you," driving away Bessie by waving her hands and calling "Shoo!" but delighted with George because he looked bright and cheerful.