Chapter XI

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

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading None the less the children heard a good deal of grumbling, and in Suzette's opinion knew far too much about the state of the household.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

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

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

British admiral; was captain of the H.M.S. Bounty in 1789 when part of the crew mutinied and set him afloat in an open boat; a few weeks later he arrived safely in Timor 4,000 miles away (1754-1817)

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading She had neither father nor mother, and depended on her brother for a home.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

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From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

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

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading None the less the children heard a good deal of grumbling, and in Suzette's opinion knew far too much about the state of the household.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading She had neither father nor mother, and depended on her brother for a home.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This did happen sometimes.

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

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading None the less the children heard a good deal of grumbling, and in Suzette's opinion knew far too much about the state of the household.

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

From this reading She had neither father nor mother, and depended on her brother for a home.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had neither father nor mother, and depended on her brother for a home.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading None the less the children heard a good deal of grumbling, and in Suzette's opinion knew far too much about the state of the household.

show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading None the less the children heard a good deal of grumbling, and in Suzette's opinion knew far too much about the state of the household.

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

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

come to pass

From this reading This did happen sometimes.

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

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

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

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading None the less the children heard a good deal of grumbling, and in Suzette's opinion knew far too much about the state of the household.

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

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She had neither father nor mother, and depended on her brother for a home.

a social unit living together

From this reading None the less the children heard a good deal of grumbling, and in Suzette's opinion knew far too much about the state of the household.

plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

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

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

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 None the less the children heard a good deal of grumbling, and in Suzette's opinion knew far too much about the state of the household.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading None the less the children heard a good deal of grumbling, and in Suzette's opinion knew far too much about the state of the household.

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

From this reading She had neither father nor mother, and depended on her brother for a home.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading None the less the children heard a good deal of grumbling, and in Suzette's opinion knew far too much about the state of the household.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading She had neither father nor mother, and depended on her brother for a home.

not one, and not any

From this reading None the less the children heard a good deal of grumbling, and in Suzette's opinion knew far too much about the state of the household.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading She had neither father nor mother, and depended on her brother for a home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading None the less the children heard a good deal of grumbling, and in Suzette's opinion knew far too much about the state of the household.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had neither father nor mother, and depended on her brother for a home.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading None the less the children heard a good deal of grumbling, and in Suzette's opinion knew far too much about the state of the household.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

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

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

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

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

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

From this reading She had neither father nor mother, and depended on her brother for a home.

a person, without saying who

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading This did happen sometimes.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading None the less the children heard a good deal of grumbling, and in Suzette's opinion knew far too much about the state of the household.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

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

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

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

From this reading None the less the children heard a good deal of grumbling, and in Suzette's opinion knew far too much about the state of the household.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

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

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

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

From this reading This did happen sometimes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

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

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

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

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

at the time that

From this reading He had gone abroad for a time, and Lady Harriet had taken her in, partly from kindness (for Lady Harriet had kind impulses), partly to have somebody to grumble to when she was feeling too conscientious to grumble to the children.

which person or people

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.

a late time of life

From this reading THE OLIVE BRANCH Suzette Bligh was staying at the Courtlands'--that Suzette who had been at Mrs. Raymore's party, and was, according to Christine Fanshaw, a baby compared with Anna Selford, although ten years her senior.