Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading It was arranged that Flora should for the present at least remain at the cottage, and Maddy accepted the kindness gratefully.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading “They were already indebted to him for more than they could ever pay,” she said, and she would not suffer it.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading So Guy submitted, though it grated upon his sense of the beautiful and refined terribly, to see Maddy amid so humble surroundings.

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

From this reading It was arranged that Flora should for the present at least remain at the cottage, and Maddy accepted the kindness gratefully.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading It was arranged that Flora should for the present at least remain at the cottage, and Maddy accepted the kindness gratefully.

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

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LIFE AT THE COTTAGE.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading So Guy submitted, though it grated upon his sense of the beautiful and refined terribly, to see Maddy amid so humble surroundings.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

a small house with a single story

From this reading LIFE AT THE COTTAGE.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “They were already indebted to him for more than they could ever pay,” she said, and she would not suffer it.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

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

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

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

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

divisible by two

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

at any time

From this reading “They were already indebted to him for more than they could ever pay,” she said, and she would not suffer it.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading It was arranged that Flora should for the present at least remain at the cottage, and Maddy accepted the kindness gratefully.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was arranged that Flora should for the present at least remain at the cottage, and Maddy accepted the kindness gratefully.

(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate

From this reading So Guy submitted, though it grated upon his sense of the beautiful and refined terribly, to see Maddy amid so humble surroundings.

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading It was arranged that Flora should for the present at least remain at the cottage, and Maddy accepted the kindness gratefully.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

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

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

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

From this reading “They were already indebted to him for more than they could ever pay,” she said, and she would not suffer it.

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

From this reading So Guy submitted, though it grated upon his sense of the beautiful and refined terribly, to see Maddy amid so humble surroundings.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading So Guy submitted, though it grated upon his sense of the beautiful and refined terribly, to see Maddy amid so humble surroundings.

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

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading “They were already indebted to him for more than they could ever pay,” she said, and she would not suffer it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was arranged that Flora should for the present at least remain at the cottage, and Maddy accepted the kindness gratefully.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading It was arranged that Flora should for the present at least remain at the cottage, and Maddy accepted the kindness gratefully.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was arranged that Flora should for the present at least remain at the cottage, and Maddy accepted the kindness gratefully.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading LIFE AT THE COTTAGE.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

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From this reading It was arranged that Flora should for the present at least remain at the cottage, and Maddy accepted the kindness gratefully.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

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

From this reading “They were already indebted to him for more than they could ever pay,” she said, and she would not suffer it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

on one occasion

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

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

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading “They were already indebted to him for more than they could ever pay,” she said, and she would not suffer it.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

by chance

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was arranged that Flora should for the present at least remain at the cottage, and Maddy accepted the kindness gratefully.

-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

From this reading So Guy submitted, though it grated upon his sense of the beautiful and refined terribly, to see Maddy amid so humble surroundings.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was arranged that Flora should for the present at least remain at the cottage, and Maddy accepted the kindness gratefully.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “They were already indebted to him for more than they could ever pay,” she said, and she would not suffer it.

express in words

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading So Guy submitted, though it grated upon his sense of the beautiful and refined terribly, to see Maddy amid so humble surroundings.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading So Guy submitted, though it grated upon his sense of the beautiful and refined terribly, to see Maddy amid so humble surroundings.

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

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was arranged that Flora should for the present at least remain at the cottage, and Maddy accepted the kindness gratefully.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

the season of growth

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading So Guy submitted, though it grated upon his sense of the beautiful and refined terribly, to see Maddy amid so humble surroundings.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading “They were already indebted to him for more than they could ever pay,” she said, and she would not suffer it.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

the environmental condition

From this reading So Guy submitted, though it grated upon his sense of the beautiful and refined terribly, to see Maddy amid so humble surroundings.

used as intensifiers

From this reading So Guy submitted, though it grated upon his sense of the beautiful and refined terribly, to see Maddy amid so humble surroundings.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “They were already indebted to him for more than they could ever pay,” she said, and she would not suffer it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was arranged that Flora should for the present at least remain at the cottage, and Maddy accepted the kindness gratefully.

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

From this reading LIFE AT THE COTTAGE.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “They were already indebted to him for more than they could ever pay,” she said, and she would not suffer it.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading So Guy submitted, though it grated upon his sense of the beautiful and refined terribly, to see Maddy amid so humble surroundings.

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

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

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

From this reading It was arranged that Flora should for the present at least remain at the cottage, and Maddy accepted the kindness gratefully.

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

From this reading “They were already indebted to him for more than they could ever pay,” she said, and she would not suffer it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

at the time that

From this reading She had become so much accustomed to being cared for by Guy that she almost looked upon it as a matter of course, and did not think of what others might possibly say, but when, in as delicate a manner as possible Guy suggested furnishing the cottage in better style, even proposing to modernize it entirely in the spring, Maddy objected at once.

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

From this reading “They were already indebted to him for more than they could ever pay,” she said, and she would not suffer it.