Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

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From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

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

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading The theatres pleased her more, though the amusements there were tamer than she had expected.

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

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

for the reason that

From this reading Society was delightful to her because it was real London society.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading She liked that better than concerts of classical music, which she did not particularly relish, or even than the opera, to which they went often.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

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

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading She liked that better than concerts of classical music, which she did not particularly relish, or even than the opera, to which they went often.

clothing in general

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading She liked that better than concerts of classical music, which she did not particularly relish, or even than the opera, to which they went often.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Society was delightful to her because it was real London society.

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

From this reading She liked that better than concerts of classical music, which she did not particularly relish, or even than the opera, to which they went often.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

divisible by two

From this reading She liked that better than concerts of classical music, which she did not particularly relish, or even than the opera, to which they went often.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The theatres pleased her more, though the amusements there were tamer than she had expected.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

set up or found

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

the act of departing

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

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

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

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

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

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

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

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

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

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

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

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

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Society was delightful to her because it was real London society.

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

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading She liked that better than concerts of classical music, which she did not particularly relish, or even than the opera, to which they went often.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

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

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

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

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

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

From this reading The theatres pleased her more, though the amusements there were tamer than she had expected.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading She liked that better than concerts of classical music, which she did not particularly relish, or even than the opera, to which they went often.

situated in or oriented toward the north

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She liked that better than concerts of classical music, which she did not particularly relish, or even than the opera, to which they went often.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She liked that better than concerts of classical music, which she did not particularly relish, or even than the opera, to which they went often.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading She liked that better than concerts of classical music, which she did not particularly relish, or even than the opera, to which they went often.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading She liked that better than concerts of classical music, which she did not particularly relish, or even than the opera, to which they went often.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading The theatres pleased her more, though the amusements there were tamer than she had expected.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Society was delightful to her because it was real London society.

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

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading She liked that better than concerts of classical music, which she did not particularly relish, or even than the opera, to which they went often.

without pity; in a merciless manner

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

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

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Society was delightful to her because it was real London society.

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

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

an animal trainer who tames wild animals

From this reading The theatres pleased her more, though the amusements there were tamer than she had expected.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She liked that better than concerts of classical music, which she did not particularly relish, or even than the opera, to which they went often.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She liked that better than concerts of classical music, which she did not particularly relish, or even than the opera, to which they went often.

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

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading The theatres pleased her more, though the amusements there were tamer than she had expected.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The theatres pleased her more, though the amusements there were tamer than she had expected.

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

From this reading She liked that better than concerts of classical music, which she did not particularly relish, or even than the opera, to which they went often.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The theatres pleased her more, though the amusements there were tamer than she had expected.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But Lydia set great store by the high northerly ground and open air of the park; and Alice found almost perfect happiness in driving through London in a fine carriage and fine clothes.

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

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

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

From this reading Society was delightful to her because it was real London society.

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

From this reading She liked that better than concerts of classical music, which she did not particularly relish, or even than the opera, to which they went often.

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

From this reading The theatres pleased her more, though the amusements there were tamer than she had expected.

in or at the place that

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.

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

From this reading She liked that better than concerts of classical music, which she did not particularly relish, or even than the opera, to which they went often.

which person or people

From this reading Miss Carew remorselessly carried out her intention of going to London, where she took a house in Regent’s Park, to the disappointment of Alice, who had hoped to live in Mayfair, or at least in South Kensington.