Chapter XXI

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

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "IF YOU GO ACROSS THE SEA!"

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

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

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

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

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

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

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

be silly or tease one another

From this reading Was it merely the smile of guileless simplicity, or was she, in a mild way, presuming to chaff him?

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

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

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

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

dearly loved

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

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

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

come to understand

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "IF YOU GO ACROSS THE SEA!"

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

free of deceit

From this reading Was it merely the smile of guileless simplicity, or was she, in a mild way, presuming to chaff him?

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

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

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

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

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

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

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

From this reading Was it merely the smile of guileless simplicity, or was she, in a mild way, presuming to chaff him?

a social unit living together

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

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

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "IF YOU GO ACROSS THE SEA!"

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

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

located inward

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Was it merely the smile of guileless simplicity, or was she, in a mild way, presuming to chaff him?

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

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 "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

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

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

engage in

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

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

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

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

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

and nothing more

From this reading Was it merely the smile of guileless simplicity, or was she, in a mild way, presuming to chaff him?

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading Was it merely the smile of guileless simplicity, or was she, in a mild way, presuming to chaff him?

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

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

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

not any; not one

From this reading "In the stricter sense of the word, no, you would not be dependent.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Was it merely the smile of guileless simplicity, or was she, in a mild way, presuming to chaff him?

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

-ing form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading Was it merely the smile of guileless simplicity, or was she, in a mild way, presuming to chaff him?

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

not used up

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading "IF YOU GO ACROSS THE SEA!"

a general conscious awareness

From this reading "In the stricter sense of the word, no, you would not be dependent.

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

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

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

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading Was it merely the smile of guileless simplicity, or was she, in a mild way, presuming to chaff him?

term of address for a man

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

comparative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading "In the stricter sense of the word, no, you would not be dependent.

lower in rank or importance

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

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

From this reading "IF YOU GO ACROSS THE SEA!"

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

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

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

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."

precisely as stated

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

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

From this reading Was it merely the smile of guileless simplicity, or was she, in a mild way, presuming to chaff him?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Was it merely the smile of guileless simplicity, or was she, in a mild way, presuming to chaff him?

belonging to which person

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "In the stricter sense of the word, no, you would not be dependent.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading "How dear of Aunt Margaret--how very, very dear of her, to give me her money," Christina said; "and with that money I shouldn't be dependent any more, should I?" and she looked into Sir Arthur's grim face, with a smile whose inner meaning that worthy did not feel quite able to fathom.

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

From this reading "In the stricter sense of the word, no, you would not be dependent.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "IF YOU GO ACROSS THE SEA!"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Such money as Margaret had she has left to you, Christina, and in telling you this, I should like to make a final protest against your remaining in Lady Cicely's household, in a subordinate and dependent position."