Chapter XIII

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

From this reading A School Anniversary Dorothy returned to Hurford with a whole world of new experiences to relate to Aunt Barbara.

later than; following

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

(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 Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

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

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)

From this reading A School Anniversary Dorothy returned to Hurford with a whole world of new experiences to relate to Aunt Barbara.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

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

From this reading A School Anniversary Dorothy returned to Hurford with a whole world of new experiences to relate to Aunt Barbara.

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From this reading A School Anniversary Dorothy returned to Hurford with a whole world of new experiences to relate to Aunt Barbara.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

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From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Unfortunately it had this effect in Dorothy's case.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

the state of being with someone

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

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From this reading A School Anniversary Dorothy returned to Hurford with a whole world of new experiences to relate to Aunt Barbara.

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

From this reading Unfortunately it had this effect in Dorothy's case.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Unfortunately it had this effect in Dorothy's case.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading A School Anniversary Dorothy returned to Hurford with a whole world of new experiences to relate to Aunt Barbara.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

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

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

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

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

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From this reading A School Anniversary Dorothy returned to Hurford with a whole world of new experiences to relate to Aunt Barbara.

of or relating to hydropathy or its administration

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

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

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

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

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

engage in

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

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

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

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

From this reading A School Anniversary Dorothy returned to Hurford with a whole world of new experiences to relate to Aunt Barbara.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A School Anniversary Dorothy returned to Hurford with a whole world of new experiences to relate to Aunt Barbara.

on one occasion

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

and nothing more

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

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From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

the property of making no sound

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading A School Anniversary Dorothy returned to Hurford with a whole world of new experiences to relate to Aunt Barbara.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A School Anniversary Dorothy returned to Hurford with a whole world of new experiences to relate to Aunt Barbara.

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From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

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

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

an educational institution

From this reading A School Anniversary Dorothy returned to Hurford with a whole world of new experiences to relate to Aunt Barbara.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

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

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

the environmental condition

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

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

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

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

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

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

From this reading Unfortunately it had this effect in Dorothy's case.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

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

From this reading A School Anniversary Dorothy returned to Hurford with a whole world of new experiences to relate to Aunt Barbara.

of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

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From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

by bad luck

From this reading Unfortunately it had this effect in Dorothy's case.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

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

From this reading The visit to Ringborough had indeed been an immense enjoyment, and after so much excitement it was difficult to settle down to the round of school and lessons.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading With some natures change is a tonic that sets them once more in tune with their everyday surroundings; but with others it only rouses desires for what they cannot get.

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

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading A School Anniversary Dorothy returned to Hurford with a whole world of new experiences to relate to Aunt Barbara.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A School Anniversary Dorothy returned to Hurford with a whole world of new experiences to relate to Aunt Barbara.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A School Anniversary Dorothy returned to Hurford with a whole world of new experiences to relate to Aunt Barbara.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Her pleasant time at the Hydropathic, the amusements there, and her companionship with other young people, which she had so much appreciated, all combined to bring out into sharp contrast the quietness and uneventfulness of her ordinary existence, and to make her life at Holly Cottage seem dull and monotonous.