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 Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "It is much better that he shouldn't come," she said, with an air of decision.

(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 Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Eventually they sat down alone to a meal even more belated.

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

From this reading "It is much better that he shouldn't come," she said, with an air of decision.

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

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

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

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

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

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading Eventually they sat down alone to a meal even more belated.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "It is much better that he shouldn't come," she said, with an air of decision.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

free from clouds

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

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

From this reading "It is much better that he shouldn't come," she said, with an air of decision.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But at present nothing could touch or mar Daisy's happiness.

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

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

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 But at present nothing could touch or mar Daisy's happiness.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading "It is much better that he shouldn't come," she said, with an air of decision.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Eventually they sat down alone to a meal even more belated.

divisible by two

From this reading Eventually they sat down alone to a meal even more belated.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Eventually they sat down alone to a meal even more belated.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

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

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

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

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading But at present nothing could touch or mar Daisy's happiness.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

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

From this reading "It is much better that he shouldn't come," she said, with an air of decision.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

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

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

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

From this reading "It is much better that he shouldn't come," she said, with an air of decision.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

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

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

for more time

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

take the midday meal

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

make imperfect

From this reading But at present nothing could touch or mar Daisy's happiness.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Eventually they sat down alone to a meal even more belated.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Eventually they sat down alone to a meal even more belated.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "It is much better that he shouldn't come," she said, with an air of decision.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

no person; not anyone

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But at present nothing could touch or mar Daisy's happiness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

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

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But at present nothing could touch or mar Daisy's happiness.

in an original manner

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

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

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But at present nothing could touch or mar Daisy's happiness.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is much better that he shouldn't come," she said, with an air of decision.

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

From this reading Eventually they sat down alone to a meal even more belated.

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

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

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

From this reading "It is much better that he shouldn't come," she said, with an air of decision.

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

From this reading "It is much better that he shouldn't come," she said, with an air of decision.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

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

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

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

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

up to a particular time

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

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

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading But at present nothing could touch or mar Daisy's happiness.

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

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

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

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever might prove to be the conduct of others, it seemed clear next morning that the weather meant to do all in its power to help Daisy to have a happy time, and another hot and cloudless day succeeded.

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

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The girls intended originally to lunch at one, since that gave a longer afternoon; but at one, since nobody had appeared, it seemed wiser to put off lunch till half-past, since that was the hour at which they lunched in London.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It is much better that he shouldn't come," she said, with an air of decision.