Chapter X

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

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

in an admirable manner

From this reading They suited Beryl's purpose admirably, and were far larger and prettier ones than she had expected to get.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

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

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He ordered the pictures to be sent direct to his home at Egloshayle, and to the children's delight the packet arrived there by post the very next day.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He ordered the pictures to be sent direct to his home at Egloshayle, and to the children's delight the packet arrived there by post the very next day.

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

From this reading He ordered the pictures to be sent direct to his home at Egloshayle, and to the children's delight the packet arrived there by post the very next day.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

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From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

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

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

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

From this reading He ordered the pictures to be sent direct to his home at Egloshayle, and to the children's delight the packet arrived there by post the very next day.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading With the greatest satisfaction, Coral and Beryl unrolled the pretty coloured prints.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

a variable color averaging a deep pink

From this reading With the greatest satisfaction, Coral and Beryl unrolled the pretty coloured prints.

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

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading He ordered the pictures to be sent direct to his home at Egloshayle, and to the children's delight the packet arrived there by post the very next day.

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

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

command with authority

From this reading He ordered the pictures to be sent direct to his home at Egloshayle, and to the children's delight the packet arrived there by post the very next day.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

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

From this reading He ordered the pictures to be sent direct to his home at Egloshayle, and to the children's delight the packet arrived there by post the very next day.

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

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading They suited Beryl's purpose admirably, and were far larger and prettier ones than she had expected to get.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading They suited Beryl's purpose admirably, and were far larger and prettier ones than she had expected to get.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading They suited Beryl's purpose admirably, and were far larger and prettier ones than she had expected to get.

a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

highest in quality

From this reading With the greatest satisfaction, Coral and Beryl unrolled the pretty coloured prints.

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

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

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

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

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

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

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

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

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

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

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From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He ordered the pictures to be sent direct to his home at Egloshayle, and to the children's delight the packet arrived there by post the very next day.

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

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

of great significance or value

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

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

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading They suited Beryl's purpose admirably, and were far larger and prettier ones than she had expected to get.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

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 But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

a form of address for a man

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

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

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They suited Beryl's purpose admirably, and were far larger and prettier ones than she had expected to get.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He ordered the pictures to be sent direct to his home at Egloshayle, and to the children's delight the packet arrived there by post the very next day.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading He ordered the pictures to be sent direct to his home at Egloshayle, and to the children's delight the packet arrived there by post the very next day.

(Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as “our father”

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading He ordered the pictures to be sent direct to his home at Egloshayle, and to the children's delight the packet arrived there by post the very next day.

comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading They suited Beryl's purpose admirably, and were far larger and prettier ones than she had expected to get.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading With the greatest satisfaction, Coral and Beryl unrolled the pretty coloured prints.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading With the greatest satisfaction, Coral and Beryl unrolled the pretty coloured prints.

plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading They suited Beryl's purpose admirably, and were far larger and prettier ones than she had expected to get.

express the need or desire for

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading With the greatest satisfaction, Coral and Beryl unrolled the pretty coloured prints.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He ordered the pictures to be sent direct to his home at Egloshayle, and to the children's delight the packet arrived there by post the very next day.

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

From this reading They suited Beryl's purpose admirably, and were far larger and prettier ones than she had expected to get.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

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

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading They suited Beryl's purpose admirably, and were far larger and prettier ones than she had expected to get.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They suited Beryl's purpose admirably, and were far larger and prettier ones than she had expected to get.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

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

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

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

From this reading They suited Beryl's purpose admirably, and were far larger and prettier ones than she had expected to get.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

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

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

past form of “unroll” — reverse the winding or twisting of

From this reading With the greatest satisfaction, Coral and Beryl unrolled the pretty coloured prints.

precisely as stated

From this reading He ordered the pictures to be sent direct to his home at Egloshayle, and to the children's delight the packet arrived there by post the very next day.

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

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

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

From this reading They suited Beryl's purpose admirably, and were far larger and prettier ones than she had expected to get.

at the time that

From this reading OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE WHEN the next day came, Mr. Hollys was prevented from carrying out his intention of calling on his old friend Mrs. Everard, and asking her to aid him to find a governess for Beryl.

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

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading But he did not forget the request which Beryl's ill-written letter had conveyed to him, and being in the city that day, he made his way to Paternoster Row, and there purchased some of the best Scripture pictures that he could see amongst the many tempting publications displayed in the windows of that narrow but important street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the greatest satisfaction, Coral and Beryl unrolled the pretty coloured prints.