Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

later than; following

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

(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 grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

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

From this reading October and November wore themselves away, and the days went by, the one very like the other.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading October and November wore themselves away, and the days went by, the one very like the other.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities

From this reading The stillness and the solitariness of the evening walk soothed her sore and burdened heart.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading October and November wore themselves away, and the days went by, the one very like the other.

relating to or characterized by charity

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

unvarying in nature

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading October and November wore themselves away, and the days went by, the one very like the other.

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

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

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

divisible by two

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The stillness and the solitariness of the evening walk soothed her sore and burdened heart.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

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

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

producing no result or effect

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

the act of departing

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

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

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The stillness and the solitariness of the evening walk soothed her sore and burdened heart.

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

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

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

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

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

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

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

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

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

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading October and November wore themselves away, and the days went by, the one very like the other.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

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

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

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 Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

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

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

easily agitated

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading October and November wore themselves away, and the days went by, the one very like the other.

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

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading October and November wore themselves away, and the days went by, the one very like the other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading October and November wore themselves away, and the days went by, the one very like the other.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading October and November wore themselves away, and the days went by, the one very like the other.

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

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

on the contrary

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

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

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading The stillness and the solitariness of the evening walk soothed her sore and burdened heart.

past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading The stillness and the solitariness of the evening walk soothed her sore and burdened heart.

hurting

From this reading The stillness and the solitariness of the evening walk soothed her sore and burdened heart.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading The stillness and the solitariness of the evening walk soothed her sore and burdened heart.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

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

From this reading October and November wore themselves away, and the days went by, the one very like the other.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading October and November wore themselves away, and the days went by, the one very like the other.

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

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

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

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

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

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

precisely as stated

From this reading October and November wore themselves away, and the days went by, the one very like the other.

the activity of making visits

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading October and November wore themselves away, and the days went by, the one very like the other.

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

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

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

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

which person or people

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

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

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had grown to dread with a nervous dislike the constant meeting with acquaintances and neighbours, the usual rather futile exchange of remarks about the War, or about the local forms of war and charitable work in which she and they were now all engaged.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading October and November wore themselves away, and the days went by, the one very like the other.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Mrs. Otway, after her long hours of work, or of official visiting among the soldiers' and sailors' wives and mothers, fell into the way of going out late in the afternoon for a walk by herself.

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

From this reading Often she would walk to Dorycote and back, feeling that the darkened streets--for Witanbury had followed the example of London--and, even more, the country roads beyond, were haunted, in a peaceful sense, by the presence of the man who had so often taken that same way from his house to hers.