Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

later than; following

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

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From this reading "Ah! what is it, Keith?

(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 It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

Having no one else present.

From this reading At length Captains Raymond and Keith found themselves alone together upon the veranda.

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

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

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

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Surely you do not need to be told that it would give me pleasure to do you any favour in my power."

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Raymond," said the younger man, breaking a pause in their talk, "I have a great favour to ask of you."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At length Captains Raymond and Keith found themselves alone together upon the veranda.

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

From this reading Surely you do not need to be told that it would give me pleasure to do you any favour in my power."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

the act of breaking something

From this reading "Raymond," said the younger man, breaking a pause in their talk, "I have a great favour to ask of you."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading At length Captains Raymond and Keith found themselves alone together upon the veranda.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

well in the past; former

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

without deviation

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Surely you do not need to be told that it would give me pleasure to do you any favour in my power."

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

apart from; not including

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

a social unit living together

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading "Raymond," said the younger man, breaking a pause in their talk, "I have a great favour to ask of you."

set up or found

From this reading At length Captains Raymond and Keith found themselves alone together upon the veranda.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Surely you do not need to be told that it would give me pleasure to do you any favour in my power."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "Raymond," said the younger man, breaking a pause in their talk, "I have a great favour to ask of you."

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

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

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Raymond," said the younger man, breaking a pause in their talk, "I have a great favour to ask of you."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

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

From this reading "Raymond," said the younger man, breaking a pause in their talk, "I have a great favour to ask of you."

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

From this reading "Raymond," said the younger man, breaking a pause in their talk, "I have a great favour to ask of you."

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

From this reading "Ah! what is it, Keith?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

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

From this reading At length Captains Raymond and Keith found themselves alone together upon the veranda.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length Captains Raymond and Keith found themselves alone together upon the veranda.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Raymond," said the younger man, breaking a pause in their talk, "I have a great favour to ask of you."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Surely you do not need to be told that it would give me pleasure to do you any favour in my power."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Surely you do not need to be told that it would give me pleasure to do you any favour in my power."

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Surely you do not need to be told that it would give me pleasure to do you any favour in my power."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Surely you do not need to be told that it would give me pleasure to do you any favour in my power."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading "Raymond," said the younger man, breaking a pause in their talk, "I have a great favour to ask of you."

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Surely you do not need to be told that it would give me pleasure to do you any favour in my power."

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Surely you do not need to be told that it would give me pleasure to do you any favour in my power."

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

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

From this reading At length Captains Raymond and Keith found themselves alone together upon the veranda.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Raymond," said the younger man, breaking a pause in their talk, "I have a great favour to ask of you."

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

for a short time

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Surely you do not need to be told that it would give me pleasure to do you any favour in my power."

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "Raymond," said the younger man, breaking a pause in their talk, "I have a great favour to ask of you."

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Surely you do not need to be told that it would give me pleasure to do you any favour in my power."

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

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading At length Captains Raymond and Keith found themselves alone together upon the veranda.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

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

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading At length Captains Raymond and Keith found themselves alone together upon the veranda.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Surely you do not need to be told that it would give me pleasure to do you any favour in my power."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At length Captains Raymond and Keith found themselves alone together upon the veranda.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading At length Captains Raymond and Keith found themselves alone together upon the veranda.

precisely as stated

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

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

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Ah! what is it, Keith?

which person or people

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

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

From this reading It had been a very enjoyable, but an exciting day; the little ones were weary with their sports, and all the guests, except those who were making Woodburn their temporary home, departed shortly after an early tea, and directly after the evening service of prayer and praise the ladies of the family retired to their rooms.

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

From this reading Surely you do not need to be told that it would give me pleasure to do you any favour in my power."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Raymond," said the younger man, breaking a pause in their talk, "I have a great favour to ask of you."

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading "Raymond," said the younger man, breaking a pause in their talk, "I have a great favour to ask of you."