Chapter XVII

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Ralph was in the grounds with Kathleen and Geraldine one afternoon in July.

how long something has existed

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Aylmer had always feared this, and that the boy would become, if not exacting, troublesome to deal with.

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

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

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

From this reading Aylmer had always feared this, and that the boy would become, if not exacting, troublesome to deal with.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Taking the boy to the seaside opened the door for another difficulty to arise when an autumn tour was in contemplation, and it would be equally unwise and impracticable to include Ralph in the party.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Taking the boy to the seaside opened the door for another difficulty to arise when an autumn tour was in contemplation, and it would be equally unwise and impracticable to include Ralph in the party.

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

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Taking the boy to the seaside opened the door for another difficulty to arise when an autumn tour was in contemplation, and it would be equally unwise and impracticable to include Ralph in the party.

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From this reading Aylmer had always feared this, and that the boy would become, if not exacting, troublesome to deal with.

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

From this reading Taking the boy to the seaside opened the door for another difficulty to arise when an autumn tour was in contemplation, and it would be equally unwise and impracticable to include Ralph in the party.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Aylmer had always feared this, and that the boy would become, if not exacting, troublesome to deal with.

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

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

a youthful male person

From this reading Aylmer had always feared this, and that the boy would become, if not exacting, troublesome to deal with.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

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

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading Taking the boy to the seaside opened the door for another difficulty to arise when an autumn tour was in contemplation, and it would be equally unwise and impracticable to include Ralph in the party.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Aylmer had always feared this, and that the boy would become, if not exacting, troublesome to deal with.

past form of “differ” — be different

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Taking the boy to the seaside opened the door for another difficulty to arise when an autumn tour was in contemplation, and it would be equally unwise and impracticable to include Ralph in the party.

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

From this reading Taking the boy to the seaside opened the door for another difficulty to arise when an autumn tour was in contemplation, and it would be equally unwise and impracticable to include Ralph in the party.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Taking the boy to the seaside opened the door for another difficulty to arise when an autumn tour was in contemplation, and it would be equally unwise and impracticable to include Ralph in the party.

having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures

From this reading Aylmer had always feared this, and that the boy would become, if not exacting, troublesome to deal with.

a social unit living together

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Aylmer had always feared this, and that the boy would become, if not exacting, troublesome to deal with.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

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From this reading Ralph was in the grounds with Kathleen and Geraldine one afternoon in July.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Ralph was in the grounds with Kathleen and Geraldine one afternoon in July.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

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

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

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

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Aylmer had always feared this, and that the boy would become, if not exacting, troublesome to deal with.

not capable of being carried out or put into practice

From this reading Taking the boy to the seaside opened the door for another difficulty to arise when an autumn tour was in contemplation, and it would be equally unwise and impracticable to include Ralph in the party.

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

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Taking the boy to the seaside opened the door for another difficulty to arise when an autumn tour was in contemplation, and it would be equally unwise and impracticable to include Ralph in the party.

not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Ralph was in the grounds with Kathleen and Geraldine one afternoon in July.

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From this reading Ralph was in the grounds with Kathleen and Geraldine one afternoon in July.

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From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

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

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

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From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Aylmer had always feared this, and that the boy would become, if not exacting, troublesome to deal with.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Taking the boy to the seaside opened the door for another difficulty to arise when an autumn tour was in contemplation, and it would be equally unwise and impracticable to include Ralph in the party.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Taking the boy to the seaside opened the door for another difficulty to arise when an autumn tour was in contemplation, and it would be equally unwise and impracticable to include Ralph in the party.

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From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading Taking the boy to the seaside opened the door for another difficulty to arise when an autumn tour was in contemplation, and it would be equally unwise and impracticable to include Ralph in the party.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Taking the boy to the seaside opened the door for another difficulty to arise when an autumn tour was in contemplation, and it would be equally unwise and impracticable to include Ralph in the party.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Aylmer had always feared this, and that the boy would become, if not exacting, troublesome to deal with.

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

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Aylmer had always feared this, and that the boy would become, if not exacting, troublesome to deal with.

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

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

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From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading Taking the boy to the seaside opened the door for another difficulty to arise when an autumn tour was in contemplation, and it would be equally unwise and impracticable to include Ralph in the party.

causing difficulty or annoyance

From this reading Aylmer had always feared this, and that the boy would become, if not exacting, troublesome to deal with.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom

From this reading Taking the boy to the seaside opened the door for another difficulty to arise when an autumn tour was in contemplation, and it would be equally unwise and impracticable to include Ralph in the party.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

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

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

at the time that

From this reading Taking the boy to the seaside opened the door for another difficulty to arise when an autumn tour was in contemplation, and it would be equally unwise and impracticable to include Ralph in the party.

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

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

which person or people

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Made free of the Hall, and by Kathleen's wish accustomed to go and come as he chose, it was natural that Ralph should count himself one of the family there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Aylmer had always feared this, and that the boy would become, if not exacting, troublesome to deal with.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Aylmer had always feared this, and that the boy would become, if not exacting, troublesome to deal with.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading VOWS WRITTEN ON SAND IN spite of Miss Mountford's affection for Ralph Torrance, the friendship which had grown up between these two who differed so much in age began to have an inconvenient side.