Chapter IX

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

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

(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 Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

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

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

react verbally

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading The girl's own argument to herself in favour of what she had done was a very sound one.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading It would have been very difficult for Haverford to have described why he objected to the arrangement that had been entered into between Mrs. Lancing and Caroline Graniger.

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

From this reading Indeed, under the circumstances, most people would have regarded the matter as being both lucky and satisfactory.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

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

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It would have been very difficult for Haverford to have described why he objected to the arrangement that had been entered into between Mrs. Lancing and Caroline Graniger.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Indeed, under the circumstances, most people would have regarded the matter as being both lucky and satisfactory.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It would have been very difficult for Haverford to have described why he objected to the arrangement that had been entered into between Mrs. Lancing and Caroline Graniger.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

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

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Indeed, under the circumstances, most people would have regarded the matter as being both lucky and satisfactory.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading It would have been very difficult for Haverford to have described why he objected to the arrangement that had been entered into between Mrs. Lancing and Caroline Graniger.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It would have been very difficult for Haverford to have described why he objected to the arrangement that had been entered into between Mrs. Lancing and Caroline Graniger.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The girl's own argument to herself in favour of what she had done was a very sound one.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading It would have been very difficult for Haverford to have described why he objected to the arrangement that had been entered into between Mrs. Lancing and Caroline Graniger.

a specially long, formal letter

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading The girl's own argument to herself in favour of what she had done was a very sound one.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girl's own argument to herself in favour of what she had done was a very sound one.

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

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

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

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

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

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

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

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

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

From this reading The girl's own argument to herself in favour of what she had done was a very sound one.

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

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

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

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

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

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It would have been very difficult for Haverford to have described why he objected to the arrangement that had been entered into between Mrs. Lancing and Caroline Graniger.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would have been very difficult for Haverford to have described why he objected to the arrangement that had been entered into between Mrs. Lancing and Caroline Graniger.

-ing form of “lance” — move quickly, as if by cutting one's way

From this reading It would have been very difficult for Haverford to have described why he objected to the arrangement that had been entered into between Mrs. Lancing and Caroline Graniger.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

the literary culture

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

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

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

occurring by chance

From this reading Indeed, under the circumstances, most people would have regarded the matter as being both lucky and satisfactory.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Indeed, under the circumstances, most people would have regarded the matter as being both lucky and satisfactory.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Indeed, under the circumstances, most people would have regarded the matter as being both lucky and satisfactory.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It would have been very difficult for Haverford to have described why he objected to the arrangement that had been entered into between Mrs. Lancing and Caroline Graniger.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

not any; not one

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading It would have been very difficult for Haverford to have described why he objected to the arrangement that had been entered into between Mrs. Lancing and Caroline Graniger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The girl's own argument to herself in favour of what she had done was a very sound one.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The girl's own argument to herself in favour of what she had done was a very sound one.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Indeed, under the circumstances, most people would have regarded the matter as being both lucky and satisfactory.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

give an incentive for action

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Indeed, under the circumstances, most people would have regarded the matter as being both lucky and satisfactory.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

giving satisfaction

From this reading Indeed, under the circumstances, most people would have regarded the matter as being both lucky and satisfactory.

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

From this reading The girl's own argument to herself in favour of what she had done was a very sound one.

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

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The girl's own argument to herself in favour of what she had done was a very sound one.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

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

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

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

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Indeed, under the circumstances, most people would have regarded the matter as being both lucky and satisfactory.

precisely as stated

From this reading It would have been very difficult for Haverford to have described why he objected to the arrangement that had been entered into between Mrs. Lancing and Caroline Graniger.

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

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.

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

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The girl's own argument to herself in favour of what she had done was a very sound one.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading It would have been very difficult for Haverford to have described why he objected to the arrangement that had been entered into between Mrs. Lancing and Caroline Graniger.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He left orders that all his letters were to be forwarded to him whilst he was in the north, and Caroline's little epistle travelled thither with the rest of his enormous correspondence.

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

From this reading It would have been very difficult for Haverford to have described why he objected to the arrangement that had been entered into between Mrs. Lancing and Caroline Graniger.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Although he had both telegraphed and written to ask for some statement concerning Caroline Graniger from his mother, Rupert Haverford, of course, never expected to receive a prompt answer; indeed, he was quite prepared to have no answer at all.