Chapter V

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

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

plural of “absence” — the state of being absent

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

(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 was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

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

From this reading PENTON AND POOR MRS.

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

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

for the reason that

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

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

From this reading Mrs. Russell Penton had not come to the Hook for nothing.

possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

communicated in words

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

a social unit living together

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Russell Penton had not come to the Hook for nothing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

usually; as a rule

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

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

From this reading Mrs. Russell Penton had not come to the Hook for nothing.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

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

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

fasten with a hook

From this reading Mrs. Russell Penton had not come to the Hook for nothing.

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

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

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

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading RICH MRS.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Russell Penton had not come to the Hook for nothing.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Mrs. Russell Penton had not come to the Hook for nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

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From this reading PENTON AND POOR MRS.

by chance

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading PENTON AND POOR MRS.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

recurring again and again

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

the force by which bodies repel one another

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

possessing material wealth

From this reading RICH MRS.

a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading Mrs. Russell Penton had not come to the Hook for nothing.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

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

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

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

From this reading Mrs. Russell Penton had not come to the Hook for nothing.

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

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

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

From this reading Mrs. Russell Penton had not come to the Hook for nothing.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

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

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

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

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

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

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”

a late time of life

From this reading It was years since she had visited her cousin’s house--partly because of repeated absences--for the family at Penton were fond of escaping from the winter, and generally spent that half of the year on the Riviera--partly from the feeling she had expressed to her husband, which was not a very Christian feeling, of repulsion from her father’s heir: and partly, which was perhaps the strongest reason of all, because they were not, as she said, “in our own sphere.”