Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading The events of Monday had cast a shadow over Rowan-Tree House.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading “I wish Roy had been at home,” she said to her daughter as, on the Wednesday afternoon, they sat together in the verandah.

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

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

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

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I wish Roy had been at home,” she said to her daughter as, on the Wednesday afternoon, they sat together in the verandah.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “I wish Roy had been at home,” she said to her daughter as, on the Wednesday afternoon, they sat together in the verandah.

(Roman Catholic Church) Anglo-Saxon missionary who was sent to Frisia and Germany to spread the Christian faith; was martyred in Frisia (680-754)

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

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From this reading “If he had been at home, I can’t help thinking that this never would have happened,” she said.

put or send forth

From this reading The events of Monday had cast a shadow over Rowan-Tree House.

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From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

a female human offspring

From this reading “I wish Roy had been at home,” she said to her daughter as, on the Wednesday afternoon, they sat together in the verandah.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The events of Monday had cast a shadow over Rowan-Tree House.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

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

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

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

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading Cecil looked up for a moment from the little frock which she was making for Gwen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Cecil looked up for a moment from the little frock which she was making for Gwen.

death of a person

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

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

From this reading Cecil looked up for a moment from the little frock which she was making for Gwen.

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

From this reading The events of Monday had cast a shadow over Rowan-Tree House.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “If he had been at home, I can’t help thinking that this never would have happened,” she said.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “If he had been at home, I can’t help thinking that this never would have happened,” she said.

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

From this reading “If he had been at home, I can’t help thinking that this never would have happened,” she said.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading “If he had been at home, I can’t help thinking that this never would have happened,” she said.

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

From this reading “I wish Roy had been at home,” she said to her daughter as, on the Wednesday afternoon, they sat together in the verandah.

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

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading “I wish Roy had been at home,” she said to her daughter as, on the Wednesday afternoon, they sat together in the verandah.

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

From this reading The events of Monday had cast a shadow over Rowan-Tree House.

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

From this reading “I wish Roy had been at home,” she said to her daughter as, on the Wednesday afternoon, they sat together in the verandah.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If he had been at home, I can’t help thinking that this never would have happened,” she said.

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

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

go away from a place

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

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

From this reading Cecil looked up for a moment from the little frock which she was making for Gwen.

for more time

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

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

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Cecil looked up for a moment from the little frock which she was making for Gwen.

a particular point in time

From this reading Cecil looked up for a moment from the little frock which she was making for Gwen.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading The events of Monday had cast a shadow over Rowan-Tree House.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “If he had been at home, I can’t help thinking that this never would have happened,” she said.

not any; not one

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The events of Monday had cast a shadow over Rowan-Tree House.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

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

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

above and across; more than

From this reading The events of Monday had cast a shadow over Rowan-Tree House.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

the act of punishing

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

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

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

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

From this reading The events of Monday had cast a shadow over Rowan-Tree House.

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

From this reading “I wish Roy had been at home,” she said to her daughter as, on the Wednesday afternoon, they sat together in the verandah.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I wish Roy had been at home,” she said to her daughter as, on the Wednesday afternoon, they sat together in the verandah.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading “I wish Roy had been at home,” she said to her daughter as, on the Wednesday afternoon, they sat together in the verandah.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The events of Monday had cast a shadow over Rowan-Tree House.

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

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “If he had been at home, I can’t help thinking that this never would have happened,” she said.

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

From this reading The events of Monday had cast a shadow over Rowan-Tree House.

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

From this reading “I wish Roy had been at home,” she said to her daughter as, on the Wednesday afternoon, they sat together in the verandah.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading “If he had been at home, I can’t help thinking that this never would have happened,” she said.

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

From this reading “If he had been at home, I can’t help thinking that this never would have happened,” she said.

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

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading “I wish Roy had been at home,” she said to her daughter as, on the Wednesday afternoon, they sat together in the verandah.

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

From this reading Cecil looked up for a moment from the little frock which she was making for Gwen.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading “I wish Roy had been at home,” she said to her daughter as, on the Wednesday afternoon, they sat together in the verandah.

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

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading “I wish Roy had been at home,” she said to her daughter as, on the Wednesday afternoon, they sat together in the verandah.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

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

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading “I wish Roy had been at home,” she said to her daughter as, on the Wednesday afternoon, they sat together in the verandah.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.

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

From this reading Cecil no longer sang as she went to and fro, Mr. Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs. Boniface looked grave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof’s disgrace would involve others.