Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

(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 Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

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

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

(of farmland) capable of being farmed productively

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

being joined in close association

From this reading These deprivations attached her more closely than ever to Mrs. Stafford.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading These deprivations attached her more closely than ever to Mrs. Stafford.

of or resembling or typical of a college or college students

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

adjust for

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

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

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

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

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

plural of “deprivation” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading These deprivations attached her more closely than ever to Mrs. Stafford.

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

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

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

at any time

From this reading These deprivations attached her more closely than ever to Mrs. Stafford.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

apart from; not including

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

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

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

at a previous time

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

set up or found

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

plural of “fringe” — the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

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

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

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

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

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

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

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

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

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

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

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

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

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 Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

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

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

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

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

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

From this reading These deprivations attached her more closely than ever to Mrs. Stafford.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading These deprivations attached her more closely than ever to Mrs. Stafford.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

and nothing more

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

move upward

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

cut with a saw

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

not often

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

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

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

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

From this reading These deprivations attached her more closely than ever to Mrs. Stafford.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading These deprivations attached her more closely than ever to Mrs. Stafford.

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

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These deprivations attached her more closely than ever to Mrs. Stafford.

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

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

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

From this reading These deprivations attached her more closely than ever to Mrs. Stafford.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

an extended area of land

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

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

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

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

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They found not only society but happiness together enough to compensate for almost every other; and passed their time in a way particularly adapted to the taste of both.

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

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.

in or at the place that

From this reading Emmeline had now lost her lover, at least for some time; and one of her friends too was gone where she could seldom hear of her.

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

From this reading Adjoining to the estate where Mrs. Stafford resided, a tract of forest land, formerly a chase and now the property of a collegiate body, deeply indents the arable ground beyond it, and fringes the feet of the green downs which rise above it.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Stafford was gone to town; and except now and then a short and melancholy visit from Fitz-Edward, to whom Delamere had lent his house at Tylehurst, they saw nobody; for all the neighbouring families were in London.