Chapter XV

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

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about 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 From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

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

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

the two together, not just one

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading "Men may have rounded Seraglio Point: they have not yet doubled Cape Turk."

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From this reading Miss Vipen's cottage was exactly opposite the Chancton Post Office.

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From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Miss Vipen's cottage was exactly opposite the Chancton Post Office.

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

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

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

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

twice as great or many

From this reading "Men may have rounded Seraglio Point: they have not yet doubled Cape Turk."

divisible by two

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Miss Vipen's cottage was exactly opposite the Chancton Post Office.

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

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

ludicrously odd

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading GEORGE MEREDITH.

the act of departing

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

prudent

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Men may have rounded Seraglio Point: they have not yet doubled Cape Turk."

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

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

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

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

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

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

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

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

most important element

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Men may have rounded Seraglio Point: they have not yet doubled Cape Turk."

the force of workers available

From this reading "Men may have rounded Seraglio Point: they have not yet doubled Cape Turk."

United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)

From this reading GEORGE MEREDITH.

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

From this reading Miss Vipen's cottage was exactly opposite the Chancton Post Office.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Men may have rounded Seraglio Point: they have not yet doubled Cape Turk."

a brief written record

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Miss Vipen's cottage was exactly opposite the Chancton Post Office.

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

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Miss Vipen's cottage was exactly opposite the Chancton Post Office.

a course of conduct

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "Men may have rounded Seraglio Point: they have not yet doubled Cape Turk."

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Miss Vipen's cottage was exactly opposite the Chancton Post Office.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged

From this reading "Men may have rounded Seraglio Point: they have not yet doubled Cape Turk."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household

From this reading "Men may have rounded Seraglio Point: they have not yet doubled Cape Turk."

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

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

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

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

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

carry out

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

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

From this reading Miss Vipen's cottage was exactly opposite the Chancton Post Office.

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

From this reading "Men may have rounded Seraglio Point: they have not yet doubled Cape Turk."

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

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

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

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading "Men may have rounded Seraglio Point: they have not yet doubled Cape Turk."

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

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

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

From this reading Miss Vipen's cottage was exactly opposite the Chancton Post Office.

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

From this reading Miss Vipen's cottage was exactly opposite the Chancton Post Office.

an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

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

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

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

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Even in winter it was a pretty, cheerful-looking little house closely covered with evergreen creepers, the path up to the porch guarded by four lemon trees cut into fantastic shapes.

inflected form of “weave” — interlace by or as if by weaving

From this reading From her sitting-room window, the old lady could see all that went on in the main street of Chancton village, and take note of the coming and going both of familiars and of strangers, thus providing herself with the material whereby she wove the web of the destinies of those about her.

but in spite of that

From this reading "Men may have rounded Seraglio Point: they have not yet doubled Cape Turk."