Chapter XXII

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

From this reading I’ve rather a headache from the sun.”

from one side of something to the other

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Mac vacated the seat with an air of injured deliberation, found another, and sighed as heavily as if he were a human being.

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

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

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

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Mac vacated the seat with an air of injured deliberation, found another, and sighed as heavily as if he were a human being.

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

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

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From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

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

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mac vacated the seat with an air of injured deliberation, found another, and sighed as heavily as if he were a human being.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

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From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

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

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

placed crosswise

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

From this reading Mac vacated the seat with an air of injured deliberation, found another, and sighed as heavily as if he were a human being.

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

From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

past form of “dislodge” — remove or force out from a position

From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

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From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

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

From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

set up or found

From this reading Mac vacated the seat with an air of injured deliberation, found another, and sighed as heavily as if he were a human being.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I’ve rather a headache from the sun.”

a young female

From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

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

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

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

From this reading Mac vacated the seat with an air of injured deliberation, found another, and sighed as heavily as if he were a human being.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading I’ve rather a headache from the sun.”

to a considerable degree

From this reading Mac vacated the seat with an air of injured deliberation, found another, and sighed as heavily as if he were a human being.

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

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Mac vacated the seat with an air of injured deliberation, found another, and sighed as heavily as if he were a human being.

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From this reading I’ve rather a headache from the sun.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mac vacated the seat with an air of injured deliberation, found another, and sighed as heavily as if he were a human being.

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

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

harmed

From this reading Mac vacated the seat with an air of injured deliberation, found another, and sighed as heavily as if he were a human being.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

not any; not one

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

United States writer (1870-1902)

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

many times at short intervals

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

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

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

on the contrary

From this reading I’ve rather a headache from the sun.”

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

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

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

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

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

in a ruthless manner

From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Mac vacated the seat with an air of injured deliberation, found another, and sighed as heavily as if he were a human being.

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

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Mac vacated the seat with an air of injured deliberation, found another, and sighed as heavily as if he were a human being.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading I’ve rather a headache from the sun.”

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

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

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

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

From this reading AUREA’S REFLECTIONS But Aurea had no intention of “telling her aunts”; on the contrary, she crossed the old bowling-green in order to avoid the Manor, and returned home across the meadows that led by Claringbold’s Farm.

past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Mac vacated the seat with an air of injured deliberation, found another, and sighed as heavily as if he were a human being.

plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

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

From this reading Mac vacated the seat with an air of injured deliberation, found another, and sighed as heavily as if he were a human being.

in or at the place that

From this reading The girl really did feel considerably dazed and bewildered, and passed into the drawing-room, where she ruthlessly dislodged Mac from her own particular pet chair.

which person or people

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mac vacated the seat with an air of injured deliberation, found another, and sighed as heavily as if he were a human being.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In the dim hall of the Rectory she encountered Norris--who, of an afternoon, often haunted that vicinity--and said, as she handed her the flowers-- “Will you please fill the church vases?