Chapter XV

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

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading She escaped constantly from the garden to begin the first of the hundred miles which separated her from such a respectable abode.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

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

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

(Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

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

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She escaped constantly from the garden to begin the first of the hundred miles which separated her from such a respectable abode.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

for the most part

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading She escaped constantly from the garden to begin the first of the hundred miles which separated her from such a respectable abode.

wanted intensely

From this reading The old lady craved for Drivelford delights every hour of the day.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The old lady craved for Drivelford delights every hour of the day.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading The old lady craved for Drivelford delights every hour of the day.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

a worthless message

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

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From this reading The old lady craved for Drivelford delights every hour of the day.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading She escaped constantly from the garden to begin the first of the hundred miles which separated her from such a respectable abode.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The old lady craved for Drivelford delights every hour of the day.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

capable of reproducing

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She escaped constantly from the garden to begin the first of the hundred miles which separated her from such a respectable abode.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The old lady craved for Drivelford delights every hour of the day.

by good fortune

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

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

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She escaped constantly from the garden to begin the first of the hundred miles which separated her from such a respectable abode.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

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

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

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

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

a large number or amount

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

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

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

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

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The old lady craved for Drivelford delights every hour of the day.

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

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

ten 10s

From this reading She escaped constantly from the garden to begin the first of the hundred miles which separated her from such a respectable abode.

being in captivity

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

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

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

attractive and tempting

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

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

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The old lady craved for Drivelford delights every hour of the day.

the literary culture

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

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From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading She escaped constantly from the garden to begin the first of the hundred miles which separated her from such a respectable abode.

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

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

used to form the superlative

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

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

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

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

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

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

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

past form of “percolate” — permeate or penetrate gradually

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

of or relating to the system for delivering mail

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

in the recent past

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading She escaped constantly from the garden to begin the first of the hundred miles which separated her from such a respectable abode.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

Identical; not different.

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading She escaped constantly from the garden to begin the first of the hundred miles which separated her from such a respectable abode.

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

From this reading She escaped constantly from the garden to begin the first of the hundred miles which separated her from such a respectable abode.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She escaped constantly from the garden to begin the first of the hundred miles which separated her from such a respectable abode.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

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

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

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

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

difficult to solve or alleviate

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

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

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

at the time that

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

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

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

during the time that

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

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

From this reading When imprisoned in the parlour, she wrote a quantity of letters to old friends, most of whom had travelled far outside the radius of the postal union, inviting them to her first tea party at the Lodge, Drivelford.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The garden soil was a singularly fertile gravel; the view, which was monotonous, consisting chiefly of mole heaps, was fortunately blotted out by lichened apple trees; while the principal reception room had been designed, in his opinion, with a view to knitting parties; and a retired Archdeacon had quite recently passed away in the best bedroom.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.

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 A NEW HOUSE AND THE SAME OLD FURNITURE Miss Yard became uncontrollable, almost dangerous, when Percy wrote informing her he had discovered a house situated upon high ground, quite fifty feet above the meadows through which the Drivel percolated.