Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

inflected form of “abut” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading The front door, however, was only separated by a little flight of steps from the pavement upon which the house abutted.

how long something has existed

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

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

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

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

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

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

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Entering a large, cool-looking hall, Mr. Quest paused and asked a servant who was passing there where her mistress was.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The front door, however, was only separated by a little flight of steps from the pavement upon which the house abutted.

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From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

superlative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

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From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

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From this reading Entering a large, cool-looking hall, Mr. Quest paused and asked a servant who was passing there where her mistress was.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The front door, however, was only separated by a little flight of steps from the pavement upon which the house abutted.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Entering a large, cool-looking hall, Mr. Quest paused and asked a servant who was passing there where her mistress was.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The front door, however, was only separated by a little flight of steps from the pavement upon which the house abutted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The front door, however, was only separated by a little flight of steps from the pavement upon which the house abutted.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The front door, however, was only separated by a little flight of steps from the pavement upon which the house abutted.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

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

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Entering a large, cool-looking hall, Mr. Quest paused and asked a servant who was passing there where her mistress was.

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

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

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

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The front door, however, was only separated by a little flight of steps from the pavement upon which the house abutted.

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

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

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

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Entering a large, cool-looking hall, Mr. Quest paused and asked a servant who was passing there where her mistress was.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

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

From this reading The front door, however, was only separated by a little flight of steps from the pavement upon which the house abutted.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

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

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Entering a large, cool-looking hall, Mr. Quest paused and asked a servant who was passing there where her mistress was.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

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

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

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

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

and nothing more

From this reading The front door, however, was only separated by a little flight of steps from the pavement upon which the house abutted.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Entering a large, cool-looking hall, Mr. Quest paused and asked a servant who was passing there where her mistress was.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Entering a large, cool-looking hall, Mr. Quest paused and asked a servant who was passing there where her mistress was.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The front door, however, was only separated by a little flight of steps from the pavement upon which the house abutted.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

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

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

express in words

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading The front door, however, was only separated by a little flight of steps from the pavement upon which the house abutted.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Entering a large, cool-looking hall, Mr. Quest paused and asked a servant who was passing there where her mistress was.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The front door, however, was only separated by a little flight of steps from the pavement upon which the house abutted.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

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

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Entering a large, cool-looking hall, Mr. Quest paused and asked a servant who was passing there where her mistress was.

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

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

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

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

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

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The front door, however, was only separated by a little flight of steps from the pavement upon which the house abutted.

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

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

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

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

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

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

in or at the place that

From this reading Entering a large, cool-looking hall, Mr. Quest paused and asked a servant who was passing there where her mistress was.

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

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

which person or people

From this reading Entering a large, cool-looking hall, Mr. Quest paused and asked a servant who was passing there where her mistress was.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading QUEST’S WIFE Mr. Quest lived in one of those ugly but comfortably-built old red brick houses which abound in almost every country town, and which give us the clearest possible idea of the want of taste and love of material comfort that characterised the age in which they were built.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.

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

From this reading This house looked out on to the market place, and had a charming old walled garden at the back, famous for its nectarines, which, together with the lawn tennis court, was, as Mrs. Quest would say, almost enough to console her for living in a town.