Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

later than; following

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

in the past

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

(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 Daisy knew there had been trouble at the back of all this.

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

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Daisy knew there had been trouble at the back of all this.

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

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

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

From this reading But though she had passed seven years with her, she had barely seen her aunt's husband.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Daisy knew there had been trouble at the back of all this.

only a very short time before

From this reading But though she had passed seven years with her, she had barely seen her aunt's husband.

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

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But though she had passed seven years with her, she had barely seen her aunt's husband.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading Daisy knew there had been trouble at the back of all this.

possessive form of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

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

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

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From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

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

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

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

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

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

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading But though she had passed seven years with her, she had barely seen her aunt's husband.

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

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

vague or not clearly defined or stated

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

defying imitation; matchless

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

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From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Daisy knew there had been trouble at the back of all this.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

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

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

of very great significance

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

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From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

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

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

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

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading But though she had passed seven years with her, she had barely seen her aunt's husband.

an amount of time

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

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

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But though she had passed seven years with her, she had barely seen her aunt's husband.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

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

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

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

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Daisy knew there had been trouble at the back of all this.

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

From this reading Daisy knew there had been trouble at the back of all this.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But though she had passed seven years with her, she had barely seen her aunt's husband.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

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

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Daisy knew there had been trouble at the back of all this.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

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

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

at the time that

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

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

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

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

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was his death, a year ago, that had sent her to the Nottinghams, for Aunt Jeannie in a crisis of nerves had been ordered abroad for a year, and was now on the point of return, and, having returned, was to stay with Lady Nottingham for the indefinite period which may be taken up by the finding of a suitable house.

a late time of life

From this reading For seven years after that she had lived with her mother's sister, the inimitable Aunt Jeannie, whom she wished to see every day.

but in spite of that

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Daisy's father and mother had both died when she was quite young, and not yet half-way through the momentous teens.