Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading A CHANGE OF OPINIONS AND OF HOUSEMAIDS.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

later than; following

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

(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 "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

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

From this reading A CHANGE OF OPINIONS AND OF HOUSEMAIDS.

any thing at all

From this reading "She would hear all that from his parents; but, my dear, you had better try and win the girl's confidence, and see if you can do anything.

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

From this reading "She told me the other day he had arrived safely and was doing well in a store," said Harry.

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

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "She would hear all that from his parents; but, my dear, you had better try and win the girl's confidence, and see if you can do anything.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "She would hear all that from his parents; but, my dear, you had better try and win the girl's confidence, and see if you can do anything.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "She would hear all that from his parents; but, my dear, you had better try and win the girl's confidence, and see if you can do anything.

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

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

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

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading A CHANGE OF OPINIONS AND OF HOUSEMAIDS.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading "She would hear all that from his parents; but, my dear, you had better try and win the girl's confidence, and see if you can do anything.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

dearly loved

From this reading "She would hear all that from his parents; but, my dear, you had better try and win the girl's confidence, and see if you can do anything.

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

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "She would hear all that from his parents; but, my dear, you had better try and win the girl's confidence, and see if you can do anything.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "She told me the other day he had arrived safely and was doing well in a store," said Harry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

a young female

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "She would hear all that from his parents; but, my dear, you had better try and win the girl's confidence, and see if you can do anything.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

woodlands in full leaf

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

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

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

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

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading "She told me the other day he had arrived safely and was doing well in a store," said Harry.

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

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

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

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "She would hear all that from his parents; but, my dear, you had better try and win the girl's confidence, and see if you can do anything.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

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

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

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

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

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

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

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

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

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

From this reading A CHANGE OF OPINIONS AND OF HOUSEMAIDS.

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

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "She would hear all that from his parents; but, my dear, you had better try and win the girl's confidence, and see if you can do anything.

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

From this reading "She told me the other day he had arrived safely and was doing well in a store," said Harry.

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

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

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

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

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

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

putting the wrong interpretation on

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "She would hear all that from his parents; but, my dear, you had better try and win the girl's confidence, and see if you can do anything.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CHANGE OF OPINIONS AND OF HOUSEMAIDS.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading A CHANGE OF OPINIONS AND OF HOUSEMAIDS.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "She told me the other day he had arrived safely and was doing well in a store," said Harry.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading "She would hear all that from his parents; but, my dear, you had better try and win the girl's confidence, and see if you can do anything.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading "She told me the other day he had arrived safely and was doing well in a store," said Harry.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "She would hear all that from his parents; but, my dear, you had better try and win the girl's confidence, and see if you can do anything.

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

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

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

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

marked by absence of sound

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

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

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading "She told me the other day he had arrived safely and was doing well in a store," said Harry.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

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

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

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

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "She told me the other day he had arrived safely and was doing well in a store," said Harry.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "She would hear all that from his parents; but, my dear, you had better try and win the girl's confidence, and see if you can do anything.

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

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

(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 "She told me the other day he had arrived safely and was doing well in a store," said Harry.

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

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

a Caucasian

From this reading "I CAN'T think what's come to Ruth," said Mr. Groombridge one day, at dinner-time, about six months after John Greenwood had sailed for Australia; "she's lost all her brightness, and goes about the house as white and silent as a ghost."

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "She is greatly changed, poor girl, and though I cannot get her to confess it, cook tells me there was some misunderstanding between her and John, and that she has not heard from him since he sailed," replied his wife.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading "She would hear all that from his parents; but, my dear, you had better try and win the girl's confidence, and see if you can do anything.

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

From this reading "She would hear all that from his parents; but, my dear, you had better try and win the girl's confidence, and see if you can do anything.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "She would hear all that from his parents; but, my dear, you had better try and win the girl's confidence, and see if you can do anything.