Chapter X

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

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

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

From this reading Martha Remembers For Dorothy the Christmas holidays passed quietly and most uneventfully.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading She and Aunt Barbara saw little of the outside world.

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From this reading She and Aunt Barbara saw little of the outside world.

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

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Martha Remembers For Dorothy the Christmas holidays passed quietly and most uneventfully.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading Aunt Barbara had had many expenses lately, and her narrow income was stretched to its fullest extent to pay school fees and the price of the contract ticket.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

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

From this reading Martha Remembers For Dorothy the Christmas holidays passed quietly and most uneventfully.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Aunt Barbara had had many expenses lately, and her narrow income was stretched to its fullest extent to pay school fees and the price of the contract ticket.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Aunt Barbara had had many expenses lately, and her narrow income was stretched to its fullest extent to pay school fees and the price of the contract ticket.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading Aunt Barbara had had many expenses lately, and her narrow income was stretched to its fullest extent to pay school fees and the price of the contract ticket.

any joyous diversion

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Martha Remembers For Dorothy the Christmas holidays passed quietly and most uneventfully.

superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Aunt Barbara had had many expenses lately, and her narrow income was stretched to its fullest extent to pay school fees and the price of the contract ticket.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

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

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

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

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading There were no parties or pantomimes included in her holiday programme.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Martha Remembers For Dorothy the Christmas holidays passed quietly and most uneventfully.

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

From this reading There were no parties or pantomimes included in her holiday programme.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading There were no parties or pantomimes included in her holiday programme.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading Aunt Barbara had had many expenses lately, and her narrow income was stretched to its fullest extent to pay school fees and the price of the contract ticket.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Aunt Barbara had had many expenses lately, and her narrow income was stretched to its fullest extent to pay school fees and the price of the contract ticket.

in the recent past

From this reading Aunt Barbara had had many expenses lately, and her narrow income was stretched to its fullest extent to pay school fees and the price of the contract ticket.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

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

From this reading She and Aunt Barbara saw little of the outside world.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

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

From this reading Martha Remembers For Dorothy the Christmas holidays passed quietly and most uneventfully.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Martha Remembers For Dorothy the Christmas holidays passed quietly and most uneventfully.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Aunt Barbara had had many expenses lately, and her narrow income was stretched to its fullest extent to pay school fees and the price of the contract ticket.

not any; not one

From this reading There were no parties or pantomimes included in her holiday programme.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She and Aunt Barbara saw little of the outside world.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were no parties or pantomimes included in her holiday programme.

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

From this reading She and Aunt Barbara saw little of the outside world.

plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

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

From this reading There were no parties or pantomimes included in her holiday programme.

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

From this reading There were no parties or pantomimes included in her holiday programme.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Martha Remembers For Dorothy the Christmas holidays passed quietly and most uneventfully.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Aunt Barbara had had many expenses lately, and her narrow income was stretched to its fullest extent to pay school fees and the price of the contract ticket.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Aunt Barbara had had many expenses lately, and her narrow income was stretched to its fullest extent to pay school fees and the price of the contract ticket.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading There were no parties or pantomimes included in her holiday programme.

with low volume

From this reading Martha Remembers For Dorothy the Christmas holidays passed quietly and most uneventfully.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Martha Remembers For Dorothy the Christmas holidays passed quietly and most uneventfully.

cut with a saw

From this reading She and Aunt Barbara saw little of the outside world.

an educational institution

From this reading Aunt Barbara had had many expenses lately, and her narrow income was stretched to its fullest extent to pay school fees and the price of the contract ticket.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

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

From this reading She and Aunt Barbara saw little of the outside world.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Aunt Barbara had had many expenses lately, and her narrow income was stretched to its fullest extent to pay school fees and the price of the contract ticket.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

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

From this reading Martha Remembers For Dorothy the Christmas holidays passed quietly and most uneventfully.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were no parties or pantomimes included in her holiday programme.

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

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading Aunt Barbara had had many expenses lately, and her narrow income was stretched to its fullest extent to pay school fees and the price of the contract ticket.

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

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

in an uneventful manner

From this reading Martha Remembers For Dorothy the Christmas holidays passed quietly and most uneventfully.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

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

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were no parties or pantomimes included in her holiday programme.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading She and Aunt Barbara saw little of the outside world.

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

From this reading It had certainly cost Dorothy several pangs to hear the girls at the College discussing the many invitations they had received and the dances they expected to attend, and to feel that a visit to the vicarage was all the festivity that would be likely to come her way.