Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

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

From this reading It was not until Easter that Mark Thorndyke and his wife returned to England.

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

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

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

a state in southern Germany famous for its beer; site of an automobile factory

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

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

From this reading Millicent had been specially wishful that this should be done.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The part of the house in which the Squire's room had been situated was entirely pulled down, and a new wing built in its stead.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

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

From this reading The part of the house in which the Squire's room had been situated was entirely pulled down, and a new wing built in its stead.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)

From this reading Mrs. Cunningham had from time to time kept them informed how things were going on.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Millicent had been specially wishful that this should be done.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The part of the house in which the Squire's room had been situated was entirely pulled down, and a new wing built in its stead.

a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

From this reading It was not until Easter that Mark Thorndyke and his wife returned to England.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading It was not until Easter that Mark Thorndyke and his wife returned to England.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The part of the house in which the Squire's room had been situated was entirely pulled down, and a new wing built in its stead.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Cunningham had from time to time kept them informed how things were going on.

the act of departing

From this reading Mrs. Cunningham had from time to time kept them informed how things were going on.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

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

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

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

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

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

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

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

From this reading It was not until Easter that Mark Thorndyke and his wife returned to England.

toward home

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

a holiday taken by a newly married couple

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

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

From this reading The part of the house in which the Squire's room had been situated was entirely pulled down, and a new wing built in its stead.

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

From this reading Mrs. Cunningham had from time to time kept them informed how things were going on.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

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

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Mrs. Cunningham had from time to time kept them informed how things were going on.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not until Easter that Mark Thorndyke and his wife returned to England.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The part of the house in which the Squire's room had been situated was entirely pulled down, and a new wing built in its stead.

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Mrs. Cunningham had from time to time kept them informed how things were going on.

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 They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

the act of tarrying

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading It was not until Easter that Mark Thorndyke and his wife returned to England.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

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

From this reading Millicent had been specially wishful that this should be done.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Cunningham had from time to time kept them informed how things were going on.

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

From this reading The part of the house in which the Squire's room had been situated was entirely pulled down, and a new wing built in its stead.

not any; not one

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not until Easter that Mark Thorndyke and his wife returned to England.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The part of the house in which the Squire's room had been situated was entirely pulled down, and a new wing built in its stead.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading The part of the house in which the Squire's room had been situated was entirely pulled down, and a new wing built in its stead.

with low volume

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was not until Easter that Mark Thorndyke and his wife returned to England.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The part of the house in which the Squire's room had been situated was entirely pulled down, and a new wing built in its stead.

an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Millicent had been specially wishful that this should be done.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The part of the house in which the Squire's room had been situated was entirely pulled down, and a new wing built in its stead.

in a special manner

From this reading Millicent had been specially wishful that this should be done.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

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

From this reading The part of the house in which the Squire's room had been situated was entirely pulled down, and a new wing built in its stead.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading The part of the house in which the Squire's room had been situated was entirely pulled down, and a new wing built in its stead.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not until Easter that Mark Thorndyke and his wife returned to England.

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

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mrs. Cunningham had from time to time kept them informed how things were going on.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

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

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Mrs. Cunningham had from time to time kept them informed how things were going on.

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

From this reading Millicent had been specially wishful that this should be done.

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From this reading It was not until Easter that Mark Thorndyke and his wife returned to England.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

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

From this reading It was not until Easter that Mark Thorndyke and his wife returned to England.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not until Easter that Mark Thorndyke and his wife returned to England.

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

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

From this reading It was not until Easter that Mark Thorndyke and his wife returned to England.

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

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They had spent the greater portion of that time in Italy, lingering for a month at Venice, and had then journeyed quietly homewards through Bavaria and Saxony; They were in no hurry, as before starting on their honeymoon Mark had consulted an architect, had told him exactly what he wanted, and had left the matter in his hands.

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

From this reading The part of the house in which the Squire's room had been situated was entirely pulled down, and a new wing built in its stead.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It was not until Easter that Mark Thorndyke and his wife returned to England.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading The part of the house in which the Squire's room had been situated was entirely pulled down, and a new wing built in its stead.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading Millicent had been specially wishful that this should be done.