Chapter XV

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

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

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

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

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

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

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

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

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

From this reading Mrs. Marsh asked curiously.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

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

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

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

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

for a short time

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

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

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

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From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

object formed by a mold

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Mrs. Marsh asked curiously.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

greatly pleased

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

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 EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

in a willing manner

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

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

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

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

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

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

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

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

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

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

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

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From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

flowering shrubs or trees having bright yellow flowers; all parts of the plant are poisonous

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

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

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

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

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

a human being

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

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From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

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

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

a breeding ground for gregarious birds (such as rooks)

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Why should you think so?"

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

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

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

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

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

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

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

precisely as stated

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.

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

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

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

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Marsh and her little niece were sitting on the garden seat beneath the laburnum tree at the Rookery, where they had had their tea, an arrangement which had delighted Polly and Roger, who were thoroughly enjoying the day as their aunt's guests.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why should you think so?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading The morning had been spent in the gardens, and the afternoon in a long drive into the country; and now the boys had betaken themselves to the stables, whilst Polly, tired with pleasure and excitement, had gladly fallen in with her aunt's suggestion to rest awhile.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading EDGAR LEARNS HIS FATHER'S SUSPICIONS "AUNT JANIE, I should think you must be a very happy person," said Polly, casting a contemplative glance around her.