Chapter VII · Chapter 7

(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 PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

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

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

given out in portions

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

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

From this reading "You are Mr. Severs, Senior, aren't you?

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From this reading "You are Mr. Severs, Senior, aren't you?

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

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

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

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

with brightness

From this reading "How do you do?" she cried brightly.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "How do you do?" she cried brightly.

in a critical manner

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "How do you do?" she cried brightly.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

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

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

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

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

make easier

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

the father of your spouse

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

set up or found

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

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

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

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

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

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

From this reading "How do you do?" she cried brightly.

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

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "You are Mr. Severs, Senior, aren't you?

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

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

From this reading "You are Mr. Severs, Senior, aren't you?

third-person singular of “sever” — set or keep apart

From this reading "You are Mr. Severs, Senior, aren't you?

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

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

plural of “stare” — a fixed look with eyes open wide

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

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

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

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

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

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

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

accept gladly

From this reading Welcome home!

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

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

at the time that

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

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

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading PAINFUL DUTY When Eveley arrived home late that night she smiled to observe that all the down-stairs windows were wide open to the breeze, and in the corner bedroom, apportioned to Father-in-law, the curtains were down.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At the back of the house she found Father-in-law himself, with the proverbial whiskered friend, critically inspecting her rustic steps through the clouds of smoke from their pipes which they removed to facilitate their interested stares as she approached.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How do you do?" she cried brightly.