Chapter XII

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

From this reading At Toorak she found things in a most discouraging and deplorable condition--as they never would have been, she told herself, had she remained in town.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

matters of personal concern

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

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

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

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

From this reading At Toorak she found things in a most discouraging and deplorable condition--as they never would have been, she told herself, had she remained in town.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Toorak she found things in a most discouraging and deplorable condition--as they never would have been, she told herself, had she remained in town.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At Toorak she found things in a most discouraging and deplorable condition--as they never would have been, she told herself, had she remained in town.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

a state at a particular time

From this reading At Toorak she found things in a most discouraging and deplorable condition--as they never would have been, she told herself, had she remained in town.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

bad; unfortunate

From this reading At Toorak she found things in a most discouraging and deplorable condition--as they never would have been, she told herself, had she remained in town.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action

From this reading At Toorak she found things in a most discouraging and deplorable condition--as they never would have been, she told herself, had she remained in town.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

divisible by two

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

set up or found

From this reading At Toorak she found things in a most discouraging and deplorable condition--as they never would have been, she told herself, had she remained in town.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

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

From this reading "THE GROUND-WHIRL OF THE PERISHED LEAVES OF HOPE."

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

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At Toorak she found things in a most discouraging and deplorable condition--as they never would have been, she told herself, had she remained in town.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

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

From this reading Mrs. Reade lost no time in obeying her mother's summons.

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

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "THE GROUND-WHIRL OF THE PERISHED LEAVES OF HOPE."

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

From this reading Mrs. Reade lost no time in obeying her mother's summons.

a formal or official examination

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading "THE GROUND-WHIRL OF THE PERISHED LEAVES OF HOPE."

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Mrs. Reade lost no time in obeying her mother's summons.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

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

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

used to form the superlative

From this reading At Toorak she found things in a most discouraging and deplorable condition--as they never would have been, she told herself, had she remained in town.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mrs. Reade lost no time in obeying her mother's summons.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Reade lost no time in obeying her mother's summons.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading At Toorak she found things in a most discouraging and deplorable condition--as they never would have been, she told herself, had she remained in town.

not any; not one

From this reading Mrs. Reade lost no time in obeying her mother's summons.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Mrs. Reade lost no time in obeying her mother's summons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THE GROUND-WHIRL OF THE PERISHED LEAVES OF HOPE."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading "THE GROUND-WHIRL OF THE PERISHED LEAVES OF HOPE."

not clear to the understanding

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

on the contrary

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

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

From this reading Mrs. Reade lost no time in obeying her mother's summons.

with restored energy

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading At Toorak she found things in a most discouraging and deplorable condition--as they never would have been, she told herself, had she remained in town.

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

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

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

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

a request to be present

From this reading Mrs. Reade lost no time in obeying her mother's summons.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

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

From this reading "THE GROUND-WHIRL OF THE PERISHED LEAVES OF HOPE."

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

From this reading At Toorak she found things in a most discouraging and deplorable condition--as they never would have been, she told herself, had she remained in town.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading At Toorak she found things in a most discouraging and deplorable condition--as they never would have been, she told herself, had she remained in town.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mrs. Reade lost no time in obeying her mother's summons.

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

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading At Toorak she found things in a most discouraging and deplorable condition--as they never would have been, she told herself, had she remained in town.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

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

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading At Toorak she found things in a most discouraging and deplorable condition--as they never would have been, she told herself, had she remained in town.

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

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

not giving satisfaction

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

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

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

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

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who met her in the hall, and took her to her own room for elaborate explanations, was herself a most puzzling and unsatisfactory feature in the case, for she made it evident to her daughter's keen perception that something more had happened than was accounted for in her rather disconnected narrative, and that she did not intend to disclose what it was.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In two days she was back in Melbourne, and having given ten minutes to the inspection of her domestic affairs, and refreshed herself with tea and bread and butter, she went on to Toorak in the carriage that had brought her from the station, without even waiting to change her travelling-dress.

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

From this reading At Toorak she found things in a most discouraging and deplorable condition--as they never would have been, she told herself, had she remained in town.