Chapter II

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

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

(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 Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

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

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

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

From this reading Many things had happened to Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert in those seven years.

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

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

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

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

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

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

unvarying in nature

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

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

From this reading There a nursery could be made at the top of the house, where the children would be not only out of sight, but out of hearing.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

divisible by two

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

set up or found

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

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

From this reading Many things had happened to Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert in those seven years.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Many things had happened to Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert in those seven years.

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

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

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

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading There a nursery could be made at the top of the house, where the children would be not only out of sight, but out of hearing.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

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

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

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From this reading Many things had happened to Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert in those seven years.

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

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

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

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

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

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

of great significance or value

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

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

From this reading Many things had happened to Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert in those seven years.

capable of being apprehended or understood

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

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

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

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 Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

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

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading There a nursery could be made at the top of the house, where the children would be not only out of sight, but out of hearing.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many things had happened to Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert in those seven years.

joined in matrimony

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

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

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Many things had happened to Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert in those seven years.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Many things had happened to Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert in those seven years.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There a nursery could be made at the top of the house, where the children would be not only out of sight, but out of hearing.

a child's room for a baby

From this reading There a nursery could be made at the top of the house, where the children would be not only out of sight, but out of hearing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

and nothing more

From this reading There a nursery could be made at the top of the house, where the children would be not only out of sight, but out of hearing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There a nursery could be made at the top of the house, where the children would be not only out of sight, but out of hearing.

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

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

bring forth or yield

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

with speed

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

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

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Many things had happened to Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert in those seven years.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading There a nursery could be made at the top of the house, where the children would be not only out of sight, but out of hearing.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

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

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There a nursery could be made at the top of the house, where the children would be not only out of sight, but out of hearing.

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

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Many things had happened to Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert in those seven years.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Many things had happened to Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert in those seven years.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

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

From this reading Many things had happened to Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert in those seven years.

the upper part of anything

From this reading There a nursery could be made at the top of the house, where the children would be not only out of sight, but out of hearing.

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

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

under normal conditions

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

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

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

at the time that

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

in or at the place that

From this reading There a nursery could be made at the top of the house, where the children would be not only out of sight, but out of hearing.

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

From this reading So the Hibberts moved away from the little flat in which they had begun their married life, to an ugly little upright house sufficiently near Portland Road to enable Walter to get quickly to the office.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Most important of all—to themselves, at least—was the birth of their two children, lovely children Mrs. Hibbert declared them to be, and in his heart her husband agreed with her.

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

From this reading But the time came when Walter found to his dismay that even lovely children would sometimes cry, and that as they grew older they wanted room to run about with that constant patter-pattering sound that is usually more delightful to a mother’s ear than to a fathers, especially when he has to produce intelligible copy.

a late time of life

From this reading Many things had happened to Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert in those seven years.