Chapter X · To Fill the Breach

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

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

anew

From this reading Patsey was well again, and getting into mischief as often as possible.

(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 THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

in addition

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

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

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

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

From this reading Patsey was well again, and getting into mischief as often as possible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But as he went to school every day, his opportunities for mischief at home were rather limited.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But as he went to school every day, his opportunities for mischief at home were rather limited.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But as he went to school every day, his opportunities for mischief at home were rather limited.

set up or found

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Patsey was well again, and getting into mischief as often as possible.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

of especially an attitude

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

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

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

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

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

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

From this reading But as he went to school every day, his opportunities for mischief at home were rather limited.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

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

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

not accessible to view

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

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

From this reading But as he went to school every day, his opportunities for mischief at home were rather limited.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But as he went to school every day, his opportunities for mischief at home were rather limited.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

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

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Patsey was well again, and getting into mischief as often as possible.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

make more cheerful

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

small in range or scope

From this reading But as he went to school every day, his opportunities for mischief at home were rather limited.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

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From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

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

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading Patsey was well again, and getting into mischief as often as possible.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

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

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

not any; not one

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Patsey was well again, and getting into mischief as often as possible.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

and nothing more

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But as he went to school every day, his opportunities for mischief at home were rather limited.

go across or through

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

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From this reading Patsey was well again, and getting into mischief as often as possible.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Patsey was well again, and getting into mischief as often as possible.

on the contrary

From this reading But as he went to school every day, his opportunities for mischief at home were rather limited.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

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

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

an educational institution

From this reading But as he went to school every day, his opportunities for mischief at home were rather limited.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

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

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.

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

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

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

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

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

From this reading Patsey was well again, and getting into mischief as often as possible.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But as he went to school every day, his opportunities for mischief at home were rather limited.

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

From this reading But as he went to school every day, his opportunities for mischief at home were rather limited.

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

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading THE leaves had all fallen, and been hidden inches deep under the first snow of the season; but Nell was still at Lorimer’s Clearing, working at all sorts of tasks, and striving with all her might to lighten the heavy burdens resting on the household.

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

From this reading Very hard to please Nell found her, a grudging nature which would accept service, but give no love in return; so silent, too, that whole days would pass in which she spoke—only to complain.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading Mrs. Lorimer was also well—at least she said so, but there was a broken, crushed look about her, as if life had lost its zest and charm.