Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading It was always a red-letter day to me when my darling came to my house, and I remember this one--ah, me!--so well.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading I asked Sir John to accompany them and stay at lunch.

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From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

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From this reading It was always a red-letter day to me when my darling came to my house, and I remember this one--ah, me!--so well.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was always a red-letter day to me when my darling came to my house, and I remember this one--ah, me!--so well.

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

From this reading I asked Sir John to accompany them and stay at lunch.

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From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

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

From this reading "A bright, clear day," said Coralie, as we sat at breakfast together.

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

From this reading I asked Sir John to accompany them and stay at lunch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I asked Sir John to accompany them and stay at lunch.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "A bright, clear day," said Coralie, as we sat at breakfast together.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading "A bright, clear day," said Coralie, as we sat at breakfast together.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was always a red-letter day to me when my darling came to my house, and I remember this one--ah, me!--so well.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

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From this reading "A bright, clear day," said Coralie, as we sat at breakfast together.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

a special loved one

From this reading It was always a red-letter day to me when my darling came to my house, and I remember this one--ah, me!--so well.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

coins made of gold

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

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

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

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

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

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

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

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

From this reading It was always a red-letter day to me when my darling came to my house, and I remember this one--ah, me!--so well.

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

From this reading I asked Sir John to accompany them and stay at lunch.

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

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was always a red-letter day to me when my darling came to my house, and I remember this one--ah, me!--so well.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading I asked Sir John to accompany them and stay at lunch.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

having no leaves

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

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

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

take the midday meal

From this reading I asked Sir John to accompany them and stay at lunch.

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

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was always a red-letter day to me when my darling came to my house, and I remember this one--ah, me!--so well.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was always a red-letter day to me when my darling came to my house, and I remember this one--ah, me!--so well.

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

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

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

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

memorable for being a special occasion

From this reading It was always a red-letter day to me when my darling came to my house, and I remember this one--ah, me!--so well.

To recall to mind.

From this reading It was always a red-letter day to me when my darling came to my house, and I remember this one--ah, me!--so well.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "A bright, clear day," said Coralie, as we sat at breakfast together.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "A bright, clear day," said Coralie, as we sat at breakfast together.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

term of address for a man

From this reading I asked Sir John to accompany them and stay at lunch.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was always a red-letter day to me when my darling came to my house, and I remember this one--ah, me!--so well.

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

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading I asked Sir John to accompany them and stay at lunch.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

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

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I asked Sir John to accompany them and stay at lunch.

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

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

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

From this reading It was always a red-letter day to me when my darling came to my house, and I remember this one--ah, me!--so well.

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

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "A bright, clear day," said Coralie, as we sat at breakfast together.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.

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

From this reading It was always a red-letter day to me when my darling came to my house, and I remember this one--ah, me!--so well.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "A bright, clear day," said Coralie, as we sat at breakfast together.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was always a red-letter day to me when my darling came to my house, and I remember this one--ah, me!--so well.

at the time that

From this reading It was always a red-letter day to me when my darling came to my house, and I remember this one--ah, me!--so well.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading It was fine, clear and frosty; the sky was blue; the sun shone with that clear gold gleam it has in winter; the hoar frost sparkled on the leafless trees and hedges; the ground was hard and seemed to ring beneath one's feet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the following day Lady Thesiger had arranged to come to Crown Anstey with Agatha, for the purpose of choosing from some very choice engravings that had been sent to me from London.