Chapter X

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

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was on the Monday morning, and there had been very little “breaking” about the--to the ears that received it--horrible and staggering announcement.

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

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

a formal public statement

From this reading It was on the Monday morning, and there had been very little “breaking” about the--to the ears that received it--horrible and staggering announcement.

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

From this reading “You are only seventeen, I believe?”

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

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was on the Monday morning, and there had been very little “breaking” about the--to the ears that received it--horrible and staggering announcement.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading “You are only seventeen, I believe?”

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

From this reading It was to witness the evolution of Bonnybell.

the act of breaking something

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

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

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

plural of “distraction” — mental turmoil

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading It was on the Monday morning, and there had been very little “breaking” about the--to the ears that received it--horrible and staggering announcement.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

yet to be or coming

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

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

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

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

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

provoking horror

From this reading It was on the Monday morning, and there had been very little “breaking” about the--to the ears that received it--horrible and staggering announcement.

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

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “You are only seventeen, I believe?”

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

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

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

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

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

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was to witness the evolution of Bonnybell.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

the state of being legally obliged and responsible

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

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

From this reading It was on the Monday morning, and there had been very little “breaking” about the--to the ears that received it--horrible and staggering announcement.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading It was on the Monday morning, and there had been very little “breaking” about the--to the ears that received it--horrible and staggering announcement.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was on the Monday morning, and there had been very little “breaking” about the--to the ears that received it--horrible and staggering announcement.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

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

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on the Monday morning, and there had been very little “breaking” about the--to the ears that received it--horrible and staggering announcement.

and nothing more

From this reading “You are only seventeen, I believe?”

the local environment

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

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

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It was on the Monday morning, and there had been very little “breaking” about the--to the ears that received it--horrible and staggering announcement.

-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

express in words

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

being one more than sixteen

From this reading “You are only seventeen, I believe?”

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading It was on the Monday morning, and there had been very little “breaking” about the--to the ears that received it--horrible and staggering announcement.

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

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

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

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

Norman leader in the First Crusade who played an important role in the capture of Jerusalem (1078-1112)

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

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

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was on the Monday morning, and there had been very little “breaking” about the--to the ears that received it--horrible and staggering announcement.

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

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was on the Monday morning, and there had been very little “breaking” about the--to the ears that received it--horrible and staggering announcement.

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

From this reading It was to witness the evolution of Bonnybell.

at the time that

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

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

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading It was to witness the evolution of Bonnybell.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading “Far from the sun and summer shade”--far, that is to say, from the distractions and liability to intrusion of the more public parts of the house, lay a gallery; and off that gallery lay a room which had witnessed the evolution of Camilla.

gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “In my old schoolroom you will be quite safe from interruption,” Mrs. Tancred had said, when first breaking to her future pupil her intention of repairing the yawning gaps in that pupil’s education.