Chapter IV

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

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

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

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

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

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On the back was written in a bold handwriting, 'Unless the money is sent I shall use letters.--E. T.'

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been unwell and unable to form one of the party at Epsom.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

fearless and daring

From this reading On the back was written in a bold handwriting, 'Unless the money is sent I shall use letters.--E. T.'

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The servant brought in the letters just as they sat down, carrying them as usual to his master, as Dorothy was busy with the tea things.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The servant brought in the letters just as they sat down, carrying them as usual to his master, as Dorothy was busy with the tea things.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The servant brought in the letters just as they sat down, carrying them as usual to his master, as Dorothy was busy with the tea things.

one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

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

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

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From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

a female human offspring

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

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

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The servant brought in the letters just as they sat down, carrying them as usual to his master, as Dorothy was busy with the tea things.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading On the back was written in a bold handwriting, 'Unless the money is sent I shall use letters.--E. T.'

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

From this reading She had been unwell and unable to form one of the party at Epsom.

the organ of sight

From this reading As Mr. Hawtrey looked through them his eye fell upon a letter.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading As Mr. Hawtrey looked through them his eye fell upon a letter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading She had been unwell and unable to form one of the party at Epsom.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

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

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

something written by hand

From this reading On the back was written in a bold handwriting, 'Unless the money is sent I shall use letters.--E. T.'

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

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

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

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

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

From this reading On the back was written in a bold handwriting, 'Unless the money is sent I shall use letters.--E. T.'

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

From this reading The servant brought in the letters just as they sat down, carrying them as usual to his master, as Dorothy was busy with the tea things.

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

From this reading On the back was written in a bold handwriting, 'Unless the money is sent I shall use letters.--E. T.'

and nothing more

From this reading The servant brought in the letters just as they sat down, carrying them as usual to his master, as Dorothy was busy with the tea things.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading As Mr. Hawtrey looked through them his eye fell upon a letter.

the literary culture

From this reading The servant brought in the letters just as they sat down, carrying them as usual to his master, as Dorothy was busy with the tea things.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As Mr. Hawtrey looked through them his eye fell upon a letter.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The servant brought in the letters just as they sat down, carrying them as usual to his master, as Dorothy was busy with the tea things.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading On the back was written in a bold handwriting, 'Unless the money is sent I shall use letters.--E. T.'

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had been unwell and unable to form one of the party at Epsom.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the back was written in a bold handwriting, 'Unless the money is sent I shall use letters.--E. T.'

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had been unwell and unable to form one of the party at Epsom.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading She had been unwell and unable to form one of the party at Epsom.

a human being

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

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

From this reading The servant brought in the letters just as they sat down, carrying them as usual to his master, as Dorothy was busy with the tea things.

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

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading On the back was written in a bold handwriting, 'Unless the money is sent I shall use letters.--E. T.'

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The servant brought in the letters just as they sat down, carrying them as usual to his master, as Dorothy was busy with the tea things.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading On the back was written in a bold handwriting, 'Unless the money is sent I shall use letters.--E. T.'

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

From this reading She had been unwell and unable to form one of the party at Epsom.

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

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading On the back was written in a bold handwriting, 'Unless the money is sent I shall use letters.--E. T.'

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading The servant brought in the letters just as they sat down, carrying them as usual to his master, as Dorothy was busy with the tea things.

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

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

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

From this reading The servant brought in the letters just as they sat down, carrying them as usual to his master, as Dorothy was busy with the tea things.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The servant brought in the letters just as they sat down, carrying them as usual to his master, as Dorothy was busy with the tea things.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As Mr. Hawtrey looked through them his eye fell upon a letter.

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

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading She had been unwell and unable to form one of the party at Epsom.

except if; if not

From this reading On the back was written in a bold handwriting, 'Unless the money is sent I shall use letters.--E. T.'

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading She had been unwell and unable to form one of the party at Epsom.

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

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As Mr. Hawtrey looked through them his eye fell upon a letter.

the act of using

From this reading On the back was written in a bold handwriting, 'Unless the money is sent I shall use letters.--E. T.'

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The servant brought in the letters just as they sat down, carrying them as usual to his master, as Dorothy was busy with the tea things.

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

From this reading The servant brought in the letters just as they sat down, carrying them as usual to his master, as Dorothy was busy with the tea things.

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

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Hawtrey and his daughter were sitting at breakfast a fortnight later, the only other person present being a cousin, Mrs. Daintree, who had come up to stay with them for the season to act as chaperon to Dorothy.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading On the back was written in a bold handwriting, 'Unless the money is sent I shall use letters.--E. T.'