Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

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

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

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

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

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

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

a name given to a product or service

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

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

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading She was now entirely severed from Helmsley Court, and had no correspondence with Margaret.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading She was now entirely severed from Helmsley Court, and had no correspondence with Margaret.

(of hair) having curls or waves

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

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From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Janetta was thus obliged to live a good deal at home, and Wyvis seemed to shun her society.

greatly pleased

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

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

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

giving spirit and vivacity

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading She was now entirely severed from Helmsley Court, and had no correspondence with Margaret.

divisible by two

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was now entirely severed from Helmsley Court, and had no correspondence with Margaret.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Janetta was thus obliged to live a good deal at home, and Wyvis seemed to shun her society.

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

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

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

From this reading She was now entirely severed from Helmsley Court, and had no correspondence with Margaret.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

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

From this reading She was now entirely severed from Helmsley Court, and had no correspondence with Margaret.

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

From this reading Janetta was thus obliged to live a good deal at home, and Wyvis seemed to shun her society.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Janetta was thus obliged to live a good deal at home, and Wyvis seemed to shun her society.

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

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

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

From this reading IN REBELLION.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

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

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

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

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Janetta was thus obliged to live a good deal at home, and Wyvis seemed to shun her society.

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

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

as might be expected

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

not any; not one

From this reading She was now entirely severed from Helmsley Court, and had no correspondence with Margaret.

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

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading She was now entirely severed from Helmsley Court, and had no correspondence with Margaret.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Janetta was thus obliged to live a good deal at home, and Wyvis seemed to shun her society.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

never-ceasing

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

on the contrary

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading IN REBELLION.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

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

From this reading Janetta was thus obliged to live a good deal at home, and Wyvis seemed to shun her society.

detached by cutting

From this reading She was now entirely severed from Helmsley Court, and had no correspondence with Margaret.

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

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

From this reading Janetta was thus obliged to live a good deal at home, and Wyvis seemed to shun her society.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Janetta was thus obliged to live a good deal at home, and Wyvis seemed to shun her society.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

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

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Janetta was thus obliged to live a good deal at home, and Wyvis seemed to shun her society.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

very small

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

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

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

precisely as stated

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

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

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.

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

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

which person or people

From this reading As the summer holidays had begun, little Julian did not come every morning to Gwynne Street, but Tiny and Curly were invited to spend a month at the Red House in charge of Nora, who was delighted to be so much with Cuthbert, and who had the power of enlivening even the persistent gloom of Mrs. Brand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was now entirely severed from Helmsley Court, and had no correspondence with Margaret.

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

From this reading Janetta was naturally very anxious to know something of the progress of affairs between Wyvis and Margaret, but she heard little for a rather considerable space of time.