Chapter XXII

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

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

(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 GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

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

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The next morning Fortescue appeared, and looked much more like his old cheerful self than he had the day before.

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

From this reading The Colonel thought that he knew a way, a very easy and good way, by which most problems are finally solved, but he did not speak of this to Betty.

for the reason that

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The next morning Fortescue appeared, and looked much more like his old cheerful self than he had the day before.

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From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Colonel thought that he knew a way, a very easy and good way, by which most problems are finally solved, but he did not speak of this to Betty.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Colonel thought that he knew a way, a very easy and good way, by which most problems are finally solved, but he did not speak of this to Betty.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading The next morning Fortescue appeared, and looked much more like his old cheerful self than he had the day before.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next morning Fortescue appeared, and looked much more like his old cheerful self than he had the day before.

dearly loved

From this reading He only said: "Whatever you do, my dear, will make me satisfied."

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

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

From this reading The Colonel thought that he knew a way, a very easy and good way, by which most problems are finally solved, but he did not speak of this to Betty.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He only said: "Whatever you do, my dear, will make me satisfied."

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The Colonel thought that he knew a way, a very easy and good way, by which most problems are finally solved, but he did not speak of this to Betty.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The Colonel thought that he knew a way, a very easy and good way, by which most problems are finally solved, but he did not speak of this to Betty.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

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

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

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

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

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

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

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

From this reading The Colonel thought that he knew a way, a very easy and good way, by which most problems are finally solved, but he did not speak of this to Betty.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

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

From this reading The next morning Fortescue appeared, and looked much more like his old cheerful self than he had the day before.

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

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

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

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

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

From this reading The next morning Fortescue appeared, and looked much more like his old cheerful self than he had the day before.

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

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The Colonel thought that he knew a way, a very easy and good way, by which most problems are finally solved, but he did not speak of this to Betty.

go away from a place

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

the act of departing

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The next morning Fortescue appeared, and looked much more like his old cheerful self than he had the day before.

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

From this reading The next morning Fortescue appeared, and looked much more like his old cheerful self than he had the day before.

engage in

From this reading He only said: "Whatever you do, my dear, will make me satisfied."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

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

From this reading The next morning Fortescue appeared, and looked much more like his old cheerful self than he had the day before.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning Fortescue appeared, and looked much more like his old cheerful self than he had the day before.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Colonel thought that he knew a way, a very easy and good way, by which most problems are finally solved, but he did not speak of this to Betty.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The next morning Fortescue appeared, and looked much more like his old cheerful self than he had the day before.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning Fortescue appeared, and looked much more like his old cheerful self than he had the day before.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

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

From this reading The next morning Fortescue appeared, and looked much more like his old cheerful self than he had the day before.

and nothing more

From this reading He only said: "Whatever you do, my dear, will make me satisfied."

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading The Colonel thought that he knew a way, a very easy and good way, by which most problems are finally solved, but he did not speak of this to Betty.

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

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

filled with satisfaction

From this reading He only said: "Whatever you do, my dear, will make me satisfied."

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading The next morning Fortescue appeared, and looked much more like his old cheerful self than he had the day before.

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

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

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

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

explained or answered

From this reading The Colonel thought that he knew a way, a very easy and good way, by which most problems are finally solved, but he did not speak of this to Betty.

express in speech

From this reading The Colonel thought that he knew a way, a very easy and good way, by which most problems are finally solved, but he did not speak of this to Betty.

material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The next morning Fortescue appeared, and looked much more like his old cheerful self than he had the day before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

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

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Colonel thought that he knew a way, a very easy and good way, by which most problems are finally solved, but he did not speak of this to Betty.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The Colonel thought that he knew a way, a very easy and good way, by which most problems are finally solved, but he did not speak of this to Betty.

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

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

precisely as stated

From this reading The Colonel thought that he knew a way, a very easy and good way, by which most problems are finally solved, but he did not speak of this to Betty.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

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

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading He only said: "Whatever you do, my dear, will make me satisfied."

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

From this reading The Colonel thought that he knew a way, a very easy and good way, by which most problems are finally solved, but he did not speak of this to Betty.

during the time that

From this reading GLORIA While Fortescue was walking across the brown stubble of the fields to Rosehill, Betty, in the firelit sitting-room, was telling the Colonel all about it.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And you must not worry, Grandfather, about my leaving you," she said, "because Jack has said that he will leave all that to me, and we can find a way, depend upon it."