Chapter VI

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

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

not being in a specified place

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

later than; following

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

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

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

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

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

from appearances alone

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

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

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "I don't like to ask her, but I should dearly like to know."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

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

From this reading "I do wonder what Cousin Becky thinks of Aunt Janie," Polly said to her brother.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

in a beautiful manner

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

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From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

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From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "I do wonder what Cousin Becky thinks of Aunt Janie," Polly said to her brother.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I don't like to ask her, but I should dearly like to know."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading "I don't like to ask her, but I should dearly like to know."

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

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I do wonder what Cousin Becky thinks of Aunt Janie," Polly said to her brother.

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From this reading "I don't like to ask her, but I should dearly like to know."

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

communicated in words

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

showing approval

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

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

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

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

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

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

From this reading "I do wonder what Cousin Becky thinks of Aunt Janie," Polly said to her brother.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

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

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

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From this reading "I do wonder what Cousin Becky thinks of Aunt Janie," Polly said to her brother.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I don't like to ask her, but I should dearly like to know."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I don't like to ask her, but I should dearly like to know."

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

engage in

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

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

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I do wonder what Cousin Becky thinks of Aunt Janie," Polly said to her brother.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

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

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

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From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

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

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

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

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

a breeding ground for gregarious birds (such as rooks)

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

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

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

express in words

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

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

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I don't like to ask her, but I should dearly like to know."

the display of a motion picture

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

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

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

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

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading "I do wonder what Cousin Becky thinks of Aunt Janie," Polly said to her brother.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

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

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

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

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

not having been satisfied

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

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

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

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

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I do wonder what Cousin Becky thinks of Aunt Janie," Polly said to her brother.

at the time that

From this reading "SHOWING OFF" Cousin Becky had been nearly a week at Beaworthy when, one afternoon, Mrs. Marsh called to see her.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But the old lady did not say what she thought of Mrs. Marsh, so Polly's curiosity remained unsatisfied; nor, after the few hours she and Mrs. Trent spent at the Rookery one afternoon of the following week, did she have many remarks to make about the home of her well-to-do cousin, but she expressed an interest in Edgar, with whom she had apparently been somewhat favourably impressed.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "I do wonder what Cousin Becky thinks of Aunt Janie," Polly said to her brother.

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

From this reading It was on a Saturday, and Polly and Roger had gone for a walk as the weather was beautifully fine and dry, so they were absent during their aunt's visit and were not told much concerning it, though they would have liked to have known all that had been said.