Chapter X

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

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Mrs. Saltren had insisted on taking Thomasine with her, and incurred accordingly the additional expense of maintaining her where she was not wanted.

further or added

From this reading Mrs. Saltren had insisted on taking Thomasine with her, and incurred accordingly the additional expense of maintaining her where she was not wanted.

anew

From this reading As lady’s-maid to Mrs. Saltren, Thomasine was, of course, no good at all, or likely, to employ that serviceable Yorkshire word again, “to frame” as one.

(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 As lady’s-maid to Mrs. Saltren, Thomasine was, of course, no good at all, or likely, to employ that serviceable Yorkshire word again, “to frame” as one.

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

From this reading Saltren moved with his mother to London, and went with her into lodgings.

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

From this reading As lady’s-maid to Mrs. Saltren, Thomasine was, of course, no good at all, or likely, to employ that serviceable Yorkshire word again, “to frame” as one.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As lady’s-maid to Mrs. Saltren, Thomasine was, of course, no good at all, or likely, to employ that serviceable Yorkshire word again, “to frame” as one.

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

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading As lady’s-maid to Mrs. Saltren, Thomasine was, of course, no good at all, or likely, to employ that serviceable Yorkshire word again, “to frame” as one.

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

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading As lady’s-maid to Mrs. Saltren, Thomasine was, of course, no good at all, or likely, to employ that serviceable Yorkshire word again, “to frame” as one.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Mrs. Saltren had insisted on taking Thomasine with her, and incurred accordingly the additional expense of maintaining her where she was not wanted.

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From this reading ON FLOWER-POTS.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading As lady’s-maid to Mrs. Saltren, Thomasine was, of course, no good at all, or likely, to employ that serviceable Yorkshire word again, “to frame” as one.

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

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

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

From this reading As lady’s-maid to Mrs. Saltren, Thomasine was, of course, no good at all, or likely, to employ that serviceable Yorkshire word again, “to frame” as one.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

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

From this reading Mrs. Saltren had insisted on taking Thomasine with her, and incurred accordingly the additional expense of maintaining her where she was not wanted.

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

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

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

From this reading Saltren moved with his mother to London, and went with her into lodgings.

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

From this reading Saltren moved with his mother to London, and went with her into lodgings.

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

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

From this reading Mrs. Saltren had insisted on taking Thomasine with her, and incurred accordingly the additional expense of maintaining her where she was not wanted.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Mrs. Saltren had insisted on taking Thomasine with her, and incurred accordingly the additional expense of maintaining her where she was not wanted.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Saltren moved with his mother to London, and went with her into lodgings.

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

From this reading As lady’s-maid to Mrs. Saltren, Thomasine was, of course, no good at all, or likely, to employ that serviceable Yorkshire word again, “to frame” as one.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

temporary living quarters

From this reading Saltren moved with his mother to London, and went with her into lodgings.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Saltren moved with his mother to London, and went with her into lodgings.

-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Mrs. Saltren had insisted on taking Thomasine with her, and incurred accordingly the additional expense of maintaining her where she was not wanted.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Saltren moved with his mother to London, and went with her into lodgings.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Saltren moved with his mother to London, and went with her into lodgings.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Saltren had insisted on taking Thomasine with her, and incurred accordingly the additional expense of maintaining her where she was not wanted.

not any; not one

From this reading As lady’s-maid to Mrs. Saltren, Thomasine was, of course, no good at all, or likely, to employ that serviceable Yorkshire word again, “to frame” as one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Saltren had insisted on taking Thomasine with her, and incurred accordingly the additional expense of maintaining her where she was not wanted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Saltren had insisted on taking Thomasine with her, and incurred accordingly the additional expense of maintaining her where she was not wanted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON FLOWER-POTS.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As lady’s-maid to Mrs. Saltren, Thomasine was, of course, no good at all, or likely, to employ that serviceable Yorkshire word again, “to frame” as one.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

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

From this reading Saltren moved with his mother to London, and went with her into lodgings.

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

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

ready for service or able to give long service

From this reading As lady’s-maid to Mrs. Saltren, Thomasine was, of course, no good at all, or likely, to employ that serviceable Yorkshire word again, “to frame” as one.

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

From this reading Mrs. Saltren had insisted on taking Thomasine with her, and incurred accordingly the additional expense of maintaining her where she was not wanted.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

carry out

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Mrs. Saltren had insisted on taking Thomasine with her, and incurred accordingly the additional expense of maintaining her where she was not wanted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As lady’s-maid to Mrs. Saltren, Thomasine was, of course, no good at all, or likely, to employ that serviceable Yorkshire word again, “to frame” as one.

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

From this reading Mrs. Saltren had insisted on taking Thomasine with her, and incurred accordingly the additional expense of maintaining her where she was not wanted.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

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

From this reading Mrs. Saltren had insisted on taking Thomasine with her, and incurred accordingly the additional expense of maintaining her where she was not wanted.

up to a particular time

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

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

From this reading Saltren moved with his mother to London, and went with her into lodgings.

the act of using

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Mrs. Saltren had insisted on taking Thomasine with her, and incurred accordingly the additional expense of maintaining her where she was not wanted.

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

From this reading Mrs. Saltren had insisted on taking Thomasine with her, and incurred accordingly the additional expense of maintaining her where she was not wanted.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Saltren moved with his mother to London, and went with her into lodgings.

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

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Thomasine was not likely to be of use till the Saltrens got a house of their own, and Giles did not choose to take one till he had got into a situation and was able to see what his prospects were likely to be.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mrs. Saltren had insisted on taking Thomasine with her, and incurred accordingly the additional expense of maintaining her where she was not wanted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Saltren moved with his mother to London, and went with her into lodgings.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading As lady’s-maid to Mrs. Saltren, Thomasine was, of course, no good at all, or likely, to employ that serviceable Yorkshire word again, “to frame” as one.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading As lady’s-maid to Mrs. Saltren, Thomasine was, of course, no good at all, or likely, to employ that serviceable Yorkshire word again, “to frame” as one.