Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

relating to or characteristic of alps

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

in addition

From this reading He was also to give Miss Grainger some flower-seeds of a very rare kind, of which he was carrying a store to the Pasha of Egypt, and which required some peculiar skill in the sowing.

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

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were to dine, too, at a little rustic house beside the lake; and, in fact, the day was to be one of festivity and enjoyment.

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

From this reading They were to dine, too, at a little rustic house beside the lake; and, in fact, the day was to be one of festivity and enjoyment.

next to; at the side of

From this reading They were to dine, too, at a little rustic house beside the lake; and, in fact, the day was to be one of festivity and enjoyment.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE boat excursion mentioned in Calvert’s letter was not the only pleasure-project of that day.

lacking funds

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

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From this reading THE boat excursion mentioned in Calvert’s letter was not the only pleasure-project of that day.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He was also to give Miss Grainger some flower-seeds of a very rare kind, of which he was carrying a store to the Pasha of Egypt, and which required some peculiar skill in the sowing.

free from clouds

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

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

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE boat excursion mentioned in Calvert’s letter was not the only pleasure-project of that day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading They were to dine, too, at a little rustic house beside the lake; and, in fact, the day was to be one of festivity and enjoyment.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading He was also to give Miss Grainger some flower-seeds of a very rare kind, of which he was carrying a store to the Pasha of Egypt, and which required some peculiar skill in the sowing.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading They were to dine, too, at a little rustic house beside the lake; and, in fact, the day was to be one of festivity and enjoyment.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading THE boat excursion mentioned in Calvert’s letter was not the only pleasure-project of that day.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading They were to dine, too, at a little rustic house beside the lake; and, in fact, the day was to be one of festivity and enjoyment.

any joyous diversion

From this reading They were to dine, too, at a little rustic house beside the lake; and, in fact, the day was to be one of festivity and enjoyment.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

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From this reading He was also to give Miss Grainger some flower-seeds of a very rare kind, of which he was carrying a store to the Pasha of Egypt, and which required some peculiar skill in the sowing.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

United States composer (born in Australia) who lived in London and collected English folk songs (1882-1961)

From this reading He was also to give Miss Grainger some flower-seeds of a very rare kind, of which he was carrying a store to the Pasha of Egypt, and which required some peculiar skill in the sowing.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

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

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

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

From this reading He was also to give Miss Grainger some flower-seeds of a very rare kind, of which he was carrying a store to the Pasha of Egypt, and which required some peculiar skill in the sowing.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

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

From this reading They were to dine, too, at a little rustic house beside the lake; and, in fact, the day was to be one of festivity and enjoyment.

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

From this reading THE boat excursion mentioned in Calvert’s letter was not the only pleasure-project of that day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He was also to give Miss Grainger some flower-seeds of a very rare kind, of which he was carrying a store to the Pasha of Egypt, and which required some peculiar skill in the sowing.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading They were to dine, too, at a little rustic house beside the lake; and, in fact, the day was to be one of festivity and enjoyment.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

a unit of instruction

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE boat excursion mentioned in Calvert’s letter was not the only pleasure-project of that day.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

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

From this reading They were to dine, too, at a little rustic house beside the lake; and, in fact, the day was to be one of festivity and enjoyment.

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

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

patterned with veins or streaks or color resembling marble

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading THE boat excursion mentioned in Calvert’s letter was not the only pleasure-project of that day.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

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

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading He was also to give Miss Grainger some flower-seeds of a very rare kind, of which he was carrying a store to the Pasha of Egypt, and which required some peculiar skill in the sowing.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE boat excursion mentioned in Calvert’s letter was not the only pleasure-project of that day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE boat excursion mentioned in Calvert’s letter was not the only pleasure-project of that day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were to dine, too, at a little rustic house beside the lake; and, in fact, the day was to be one of festivity and enjoyment.

and nothing more

From this reading THE boat excursion mentioned in Calvert’s letter was not the only pleasure-project of that day.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

above and across; more than

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

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

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading He was also to give Miss Grainger some flower-seeds of a very rare kind, of which he was carrying a store to the Pasha of Egypt, and which required some peculiar skill in the sowing.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading He was also to give Miss Grainger some flower-seeds of a very rare kind, of which he was carrying a store to the Pasha of Egypt, and which required some peculiar skill in the sowing.

the act of taking and printing photographs

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

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

From this reading THE boat excursion mentioned in Calvert’s letter was not the only pleasure-project of that day.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading He was also to give Miss Grainger some flower-seeds of a very rare kind, of which he was carrying a store to the Pasha of Egypt, and which required some peculiar skill in the sowing.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He was also to give Miss Grainger some flower-seeds of a very rare kind, of which he was carrying a store to the Pasha of Egypt, and which required some peculiar skill in the sowing.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading They were to dine, too, at a little rustic house beside the lake; and, in fact, the day was to be one of festivity and enjoyment.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

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

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading He was also to give Miss Grainger some flower-seeds of a very rare kind, of which he was carrying a store to the Pasha of Egypt, and which required some peculiar skill in the sowing.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

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

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading He was also to give Miss Grainger some flower-seeds of a very rare kind, of which he was carrying a store to the Pasha of Egypt, and which required some peculiar skill in the sowing.

extremely well

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

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

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading He was also to give Miss Grainger some flower-seeds of a very rare kind, of which he was carrying a store to the Pasha of Egypt, and which required some peculiar skill in the sowing.

marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE boat excursion mentioned in Calvert’s letter was not the only pleasure-project of that day.

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

From this reading THE boat excursion mentioned in Calvert’s letter was not the only pleasure-project of that day.

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

From this reading They were to dine, too, at a little rustic house beside the lake; and, in fact, the day was to be one of festivity and enjoyment.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

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

From this reading He was also to give Miss Grainger some flower-seeds of a very rare kind, of which he was carrying a store to the Pasha of Egypt, and which required some peculiar skill in the sowing.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They were to dine, too, at a little rustic house beside the lake; and, in fact, the day was to be one of festivity and enjoyment.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was also to give Miss Grainger some flower-seeds of a very rare kind, of which he was carrying a store to the Pasha of Egypt, and which required some peculiar skill in the sowing.

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

From this reading THE boat excursion mentioned in Calvert’s letter was not the only pleasure-project of that day.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

be dressed in

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.

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

From this reading They were to dine, too, at a little rustic house beside the lake; and, in fact, the day was to be one of festivity and enjoyment.

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

From this reading It was settled that Mr. Stockwell should come out and give Milly a lesson in photography, in which, under Loyd’s former guidance, she had already made some progress.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The morning broke splendidly; and though a few clouds lingered about the Alpine valleys, the sky over the lake was cloudless, and the water was streaked and marbled with those parti-coloured lines which Italian lakes wear in the hot days of midsummer.