Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

the state of being absent

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

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From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

how long something has existed

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

(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 On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Her weekly letters of themselves were almost compensation for her absence.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Bud's envelope was always on the top of his budget.

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

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

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

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

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

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

a state of extreme happiness

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

in a joyous manner

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

possessive form of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose

From this reading Bud's envelope was always on the top of his budget.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

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

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading Her weekly letters of themselves were almost compensation for her absence.

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From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

plural of “contrivance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

-ing form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

bad; unfortunate

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

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From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Bud's envelope was always on the top of his budget.

expel from a country

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

in a feverish manner

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

plural of “flounce” — a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

plural of “frill” — (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

the act of departing

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

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

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

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

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

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

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

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

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

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

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

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

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

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

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

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 On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

the literary culture

From this reading Her weekly letters of themselves were almost compensation for her absence.

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

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

engage in

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

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

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

used to form the superlative

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

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

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

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

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

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From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

move upward

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

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

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

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

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Her weekly letters of themselves were almost compensation for her absence.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

information about recent and important events

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

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

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Bud's envelope was always on the top of his budget.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

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

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

plural of “vacation” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

precisely as stated

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

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From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

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

From this reading Bud's envelope was always on the top of his budget.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading Her weekly letters of themselves were almost compensation for her absence.

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

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

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

From this reading Her weekly letters of themselves were almost compensation for her absence.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading IT is another mercy, too, that in our age we learn to make the best of what aforetime might be ill to thole, as Bell made fine new garments out of old ones faded by turning them outside in and adding frills and flounces.

at the time that

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

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 On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

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

From this reading On the days of their arrival Peter the post would come blithely whistling with his M.C. step to the lawyer's kitchen window before he went to the castle itself, defying all routine and the laws of the postmaster-general, for he knew Miss Dyce would be waiting feverishly, having likely dreamed the night before of happy things that--dreams going by contraries, as we all of us know in Scotland--might portend the most dreadful tidings.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Bud's absence early ceased to be deplorable, since it wakened cheerful expectations not to be experienced had she stayed at home, gave rise to countless fond contrivances for her happiness in exile, and two or three times a year to periods of bliss, when her vacations gave the house of Dyce the very flower of ecstasy.