Chapter XI · Chapter 11

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading For the Queerington family tree was afflicted with too many branches.

later than; following

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

(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 The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

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

From this reading For three hundred and sixty-five days Myrtella Flathers held undisputed sway in the house of Queerington.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

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

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading For the Queerington family tree was afflicted with too many branches.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For three hundred and sixty-five days Myrtella Flathers held undisputed sway in the house of Queerington.

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

past form of “dwarf” — make appear small by comparison

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

a social unit living together

From this reading For the Queerington family tree was afflicted with too many branches.

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From this reading For three hundred and sixty-five days Myrtella Flathers held undisputed sway in the house of Queerington.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For three hundred and sixty-five days Myrtella Flathers held undisputed sway in the house of Queerington.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

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

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

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

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading For three hundred and sixty-five days Myrtella Flathers held undisputed sway in the house of Queerington.

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

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

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

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

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

From this reading For three hundred and sixty-five days Myrtella Flathers held undisputed sway in the house of Queerington.

ten 10s

From this reading For three hundred and sixty-five days Myrtella Flathers held undisputed sway in the house of Queerington.

completely neat and clean

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

set forth authoritatively as obligatory

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

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

From this reading For three hundred and sixty-five days Myrtella Flathers held undisputed sway in the house of Queerington.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

tied with a knot

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

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

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

befitting or characteristic of a maiden

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

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 For the Queerington family tree was afflicted with too many branches.

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

From this reading For three hundred and sixty-five days Myrtella Flathers held undisputed sway in the house of Queerington.

plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

possessive form of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For three hundred and sixty-five days Myrtella Flathers held undisputed sway in the house of Queerington.

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

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

in a persistent manner

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

fit to be seen

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

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

From this reading For three hundred and sixty-five days Myrtella Flathers held undisputed sway in the house of Queerington.

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

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

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

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

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

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

plural of “shoot” — a new branch

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

being five more than sixty

From this reading For three hundred and sixty-five days Myrtella Flathers held undisputed sway in the house of Queerington.

inflected form of “slam” — close violently

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

plural of “stump” — the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading For three hundred and sixty-five days Myrtella Flathers held undisputed sway in the house of Queerington.

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

From this reading For three hundred and sixty-five days Myrtella Flathers held undisputed sway in the house of Queerington.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

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

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

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

From this reading For three hundred and sixty-five days Myrtella Flathers held undisputed sway in the house of Queerington.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

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

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading For the Queerington family tree was afflicted with too many branches.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading For the Queerington family tree was afflicted with too many branches.

plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

plural of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute

From this reading For three hundred and sixty-five days Myrtella Flathers held undisputed sway in the house of Queerington.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

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

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

be dressed in

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

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

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

during the time that

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

which person or people

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There were little dry twigs of maidenly cousins, knotted and dwarfed stumps of half-gone uncles and aunts, vigorous, demanding shoots of nephews and niece's, all of whom had hitherto imposed upon the Doctor's slender income, and his too generous hospitality.

past form of “wield” — have and exercise

From this reading The Doctor's semi-invalidism, after his return from Thornwood, threw all responsibility upon her, and while she permitted him to wear the crown, it was she who wielded the scepter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For the Queerington family tree was afflicted with too many branches.

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

From this reading Never had the house been in such immaculate order, nor the young Queeringtons appeared in such presentable garments, and never had the front door been slammed so persistently in the face of unwelcome guests.