Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

unequivocally detestable

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

having companions or an escort

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

later than; following

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

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

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

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

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

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

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

for the reason that

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

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From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

cut into pieces

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading That strange quietude, tearless and repellent, concerning which Fan had spoken in her letter, still had possession of Constance.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading That strange quietude, tearless and repellent, concerning which Fan had spoken in her letter, still had possession of Constance.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

at any time

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

the act of consuming food

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

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From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

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

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

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

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

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

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

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

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

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

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

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 And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading That strange quietude, tearless and repellent, concerning which Fan had spoken in her letter, still had possession of Constance.

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From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

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

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

for more time

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

in your mind

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

plural of “mess” — a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

not any; not one

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

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

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

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

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

held or filled or in use

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

and nothing more

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

above and across; more than

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

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

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading That strange quietude, tearless and repellent, concerning which Fan had spoken in her letter, still had possession of Constance.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

a state of peace and quiet

From this reading That strange quietude, tearless and repellent, concerning which Fan had spoken in her letter, still had possession of Constance.

a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water

From this reading That strange quietude, tearless and repellent, concerning which Fan had spoken in her letter, still had possession of Constance.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

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

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

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

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

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

From this reading That strange quietude, tearless and repellent, concerning which Fan had spoken in her letter, still had possession of Constance.

not in physical motion

From this reading That strange quietude, tearless and repellent, concerning which Fan had spoken in her letter, still had possession of Constance.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

inspiring awe

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

free from tears

From this reading That strange quietude, tearless and repellent, concerning which Fan had spoken in her letter, still had possession of Constance.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

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

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

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

From this reading A couple of days after the funeral Fan, accompanied by her friend, returned to London, and the rooms she had occupied in Quebec Street.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

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

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

at the time that

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

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

From this reading Not that her health required change of air, nor because she took any delight in the sublime and beautiful as seen in the ocean and nature generally, but because it was a great pleasure to her to taste of many strange dishes, and criticise mentally and gloat over the abominable messes which other lodging--and boarding-house keepers are accustomed to put before their unhappy guests.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading And as the woman left in charge of the establishment knew not Francatelli, and never rose above the rude simplicity of “plain” cookery--depressing word!--and was only too glad when nothing was required beyond the homely familiar chop, with a vegetable spoiled in the usual way, dinner at Quebec Street, if no longer a pleasure, was not a burden.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Fortunately for her young lodger's peace of mind, now less inclined for delicate feeding than ever, Mrs. Fay had gone off on her annual holiday.