Chapter XI

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

From this reading JOHN CAIRNS was, as Mrs. Brooke had said of him, “quite a respectable farmer.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The farm occupied a position about equally distant from Woodleigh Hall and Mr. St. John’s residence, being within three miles of either.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading It was an aged, ivy-grown house, with divers sheds and out-buildings hard by, and several hay ricks in the near background.

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

From this reading It was an aged, ivy-grown house, with divers sheds and out-buildings hard by, and several hay ricks in the near background.

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

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

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

From this reading JOHN CAIRNS was, as Mrs. Brooke had said of him, “quite a respectable farmer.”

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading It was an aged, ivy-grown house, with divers sheds and out-buildings hard by, and several hay ricks in the near background.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The farm occupied a position about equally distant from Woodleigh Hall and Mr. St. John’s residence, being within three miles of either.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

English lyric poet (1887-1915)

From this reading JOHN CAIRNS was, as Mrs. Brooke had said of him, “quite a respectable farmer.”

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

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was an aged, ivy-grown house, with divers sheds and out-buildings hard by, and several hay ricks in the near background.

plural of “cairn” — a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path

From this reading CAIRNS FARM.

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

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The farm occupied a position about equally distant from Woodleigh Hall and Mr. St. John’s residence, being within three miles of either.

many and different

From this reading It was an aged, ivy-grown house, with divers sheds and out-buildings hard by, and several hay ricks in the near background.

one or the other of two

From this reading The farm occupied a position about equally distant from Woodleigh Hall and Mr. St. John’s residence, being within three miles of either.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading The farm occupied a position about equally distant from Woodleigh Hall and Mr. St. John’s residence, being within three miles of either.

divisible by two

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

apart from; not including

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading CAIRNS FARM.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading JOHN CAIRNS was, as Mrs. Brooke had said of him, “quite a respectable farmer.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The farm occupied a position about equally distant from Woodleigh Hall and Mr. St. John’s residence, being within three miles of either.

the most powerful members of a society

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

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

From this reading JOHN CAIRNS was, as Mrs. Brooke had said of him, “quite a respectable farmer.”

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The farm occupied a position about equally distant from Woodleigh Hall and Mr. St. John’s residence, being within three miles of either.

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

From this reading It was an aged, ivy-grown house, with divers sheds and out-buildings hard by, and several hay ricks in the near background.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading It was an aged, ivy-grown house, with divers sheds and out-buildings hard by, and several hay ricks in the near background.

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

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading JOHN CAIRNS was, as Mrs. Brooke had said of him, “quite a respectable farmer.”

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

From this reading It was an aged, ivy-grown house, with divers sheds and out-buildings hard by, and several hay ricks in the near background.

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

From this reading It was an aged, ivy-grown house, with divers sheds and out-buildings hard by, and several hay ricks in the near background.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was an aged, ivy-grown house, with divers sheds and out-buildings hard by, and several hay ricks in the near background.

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

From this reading It was an aged, ivy-grown house, with divers sheds and out-buildings hard by, and several hay ricks in the near background.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading JOHN CAIRNS was, as Mrs. Brooke had said of him, “quite a respectable farmer.”

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The farm occupied a position about equally distant from Woodleigh Hall and Mr. St. John’s residence, being within three miles of either.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

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 Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The farm occupied a position about equally distant from Woodleigh Hall and Mr. St. John’s residence, being within three miles of either.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

someone who delivers milk

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The farm occupied a position about equally distant from Woodleigh Hall and Mr. St. John’s residence, being within three miles of either.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading JOHN CAIRNS was, as Mrs. Brooke had said of him, “quite a respectable farmer.”

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was an aged, ivy-grown house, with divers sheds and out-buildings hard by, and several hay ricks in the near background.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The farm occupied a position about equally distant from Woodleigh Hall and Mr. St. John’s residence, being within three miles of either.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JOHN CAIRNS was, as Mrs. Brooke had said of him, “quite a respectable farmer.”

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

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

From this reading It was an aged, ivy-grown house, with divers sheds and out-buildings hard by, and several hay ricks in the near background.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The farm occupied a position about equally distant from Woodleigh Hall and Mr. St. John’s residence, being within three miles of either.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading JOHN CAIRNS was, as Mrs. Brooke had said of him, “quite a respectable farmer.”

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The farm occupied a position about equally distant from Woodleigh Hall and Mr. St. John’s residence, being within three miles of either.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading JOHN CAIRNS was, as Mrs. Brooke had said of him, “quite a respectable farmer.”

plural of “rick” — a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)

From this reading It was an aged, ivy-grown house, with divers sheds and out-buildings hard by, and several hay ricks in the near background.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading JOHN CAIRNS was, as Mrs. Brooke had said of him, “quite a respectable farmer.”

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

From this reading It was an aged, ivy-grown house, with divers sheds and out-buildings hard by, and several hay ricks in the near background.

plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

From this reading It was an aged, ivy-grown house, with divers sheds and out-buildings hard by, and several hay ricks in the near background.

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

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

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

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The farm occupied a position about equally distant from Woodleigh Hall and Mr. St. John’s residence, being within three miles of either.

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

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

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

From this reading JOHN CAIRNS was, as Mrs. Brooke had said of him, “quite a respectable farmer.”

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The farm occupied a position about equally distant from Woodleigh Hall and Mr. St. John’s residence, being within three miles of either.

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

From this reading The farm occupied a position about equally distant from Woodleigh Hall and Mr. St. John’s residence, being within three miles of either.

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

From this reading Nobody except disdainful Mrs. St. John would have thought of applying the term “milkman” to that gray-headed well-to-do old man, owner of many broad acres, even though he did largely supply the “gentry” of the neighborhood with butter and milk.