Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

(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 She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

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

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

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

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

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

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Meat would not keep, and my father could get plenty of flappers--i.e. ducks that cannot yet fly--when he was on the river-bed down below.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

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From this reading Meat would not keep, and my father could get plenty of flappers--i.e. ducks that cannot yet fly--when he was on the river-bed down below.

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

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Meat would not keep, and my father could get plenty of flappers--i.e. ducks that cannot yet fly--when he was on the river-bed down below.

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

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

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

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

take in liquids

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading Meat would not keep, and my father could get plenty of flappers--i.e. ducks that cannot yet fly--when he was on the river-bed down below.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

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

From this reading Meat would not keep, and my father could get plenty of flappers--i.e. ducks that cannot yet fly--when he was on the river-bed down below.

take in solid food

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

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

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

apart from; not including

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

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

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

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

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

plural of “flapper” — a young woman in the 1920s who flaunted her unconventional conduct and dress

From this reading Meat would not keep, and my father could get plenty of flappers--i.e. ducks that cannot yet fly--when he was on the river-bed down below.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Meat would not keep, and my father could get plenty of flappers--i.e. ducks that cannot yet fly--when he was on the river-bed down below.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Meat would not keep, and my father could get plenty of flappers--i.e. ducks that cannot yet fly--when he was on the river-bed down below.

the act of departing

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

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

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

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

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

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

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

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

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

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

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

not challenging; dull and lacking excitement

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

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

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

temporary military shelter

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

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

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

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

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

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

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Meat would not keep, and my father could get plenty of flappers--i.e. ducks that cannot yet fly--when he was on the river-bed down below.

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

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

and nothing more

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

a small pan or cup (usually of tin)

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

a full supply

From this reading Meat would not keep, and my father could get plenty of flappers--i.e. ducks that cannot yet fly--when he was on the river-bed down below.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

in the near future

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

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

From this reading Meat would not keep, and my father could get plenty of flappers--i.e. ducks that cannot yet fly--when he was on the river-bed down below.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

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

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

in the near future

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

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

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

not in physical motion

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

plural of “substitute” — a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

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

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

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

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

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

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

up to a particular time

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

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

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

in an unsteady manner

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

precisely as stated

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

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

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

(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 My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

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

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

at the time that

From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.

in or at the place that

From this reading My father remembered Mrs. Humdrum’s good honest face, but could not bring Dr. Downie to his recollection till the Doctor told him when and where they had met, and then he could only very uncertainly recall him, though he vowed that he could now do so perfectly well.

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

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

during the time that

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

which person or people

From this reading The above preparations had not been made very long, before Mrs. Humdrum arrived, followed presently by Dr. Downie and in due course by the Professors, who were still staying in the house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

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

From this reading She had a basket packed with all that my father and George would want to eat and drink while on the preserves, and enough of everything, except meat, to keep my father going till he could reach the shepherd’s hut of which I have already spoken.

but in spite of that

From this reading Meat would not keep, and my father could get plenty of flappers--i.e. ducks that cannot yet fly--when he was on the river-bed down below.

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From this reading TO KNOW WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT SUNCHILDISM It was about six when George’s _fiancée_ left the house, and as soon as she had done so, Yram began to see about the rug and the best substitutes she could find for the billy and pannikin.