Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

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

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

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

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What happened?" asked Anne as she hung up her wraps, took down her kimono, and prepared to be comfortable.

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

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

for a short time

From this reading "What might be expected," returned Grace, and briefly recounted what had transpired in Miriam's room.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading "What happened?" asked Anne as she hung up her wraps, took down her kimono, and prepared to be comfortable.

carefully weighed

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "What happened?" asked Anne as she hung up her wraps, took down her kimono, and prepared to be comfortable.

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From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

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

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading "What might be expected," returned Grace, and briefly recounted what had transpired in Miriam's room.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

worry unnecessarily or excessively

From this reading "Wasn't it nice of Miriam to make a fuss over her, though?" said Anne warmly.

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

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

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

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "What happened?" asked Anne as she hung up her wraps, took down her kimono, and prepared to be comfortable.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

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

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading "What happened?" asked Anne as she hung up her wraps, took down her kimono, and prepared to be comfortable.

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

From this reading "What might be expected," returned Grace, and briefly recounted what had transpired in Miriam's room.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Wasn't it nice of Miriam to make a fuss over her, though?" said Anne warmly.

a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese

From this reading "What happened?" asked Anne as she hung up her wraps, took down her kimono, and prepared to be comfortable.

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 Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

Roman historian whose history of Rome filled 142 volumes (of which only 35 survive) including the earliest history of the war with Hannibal (59 BC to AD 17)

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

engage in

From this reading "Wasn't it nice of Miriam to make a fuss over her, though?" said Anne warmly.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

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

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

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

From this reading "What might be expected," returned Grace, and briefly recounted what had transpired in Miriam's room.

of very great significance

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

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

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading "Wasn't it nice of Miriam to make a fuss over her, though?" said Anne warmly.

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

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

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

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

according to the clock

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Wasn't it nice of Miriam to make a fuss over her, though?" said Anne warmly.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

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

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading "What happened?" asked Anne as she hung up her wraps, took down her kimono, and prepared to be comfortable.

past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of

From this reading "What might be expected," returned Grace, and briefly recounted what had transpired in Miriam's room.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

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

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

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

From this reading "What happened?" asked Anne as she hung up her wraps, took down her kimono, and prepared to be comfortable.

for a short time

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

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

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

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

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Wasn't it nice of Miriam to make a fuss over her, though?" said Anne warmly.

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

From this reading Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "What happened?" asked Anne as she hung up her wraps, took down her kimono, and prepared to be comfortable.

past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas

From this reading "What might be expected," returned Grace, and briefly recounted what had transpired in Miriam's room.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "What happened?" asked Anne as she hung up her wraps, took down her kimono, and prepared to be comfortable.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

in a hearty manner

From this reading "Wasn't it nice of Miriam to make a fuss over her, though?" said Anne warmly.

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

From this reading "Wasn't it nice of Miriam to make a fuss over her, though?" said Anne warmly.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person

From this reading "What happened?" asked Anne as she hung up her wraps, took down her kimono, and prepared to be comfortable.