Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading It was a great change in the lives of people so old.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

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

From this reading Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

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From this reading Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

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

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

completely unclothed

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

plural of “caretaker” — a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading It was a great change in the lives of people so old.

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

From this reading Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading WINTER GLOOM.

an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold

From this reading Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

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

From this reading It was a great change in the lives of people so old.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

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

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

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

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

a female domestic

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

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

From this reading Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a great change in the lives of people so old.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

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 Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was a great change in the lives of people so old.

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 Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

and nothing more

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

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

From this reading It was a great change in the lives of people so old.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

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

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

cut with a saw

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

do one's shopping

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was a great change in the lives of people so old.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

a male human offspring

From this reading Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

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

From this reading Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

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

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

carry out

From this reading Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

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

From this reading It was a great change in the lives of people so old.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

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

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

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

From this reading Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

migratory

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

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

From this reading It was a great change in the lives of people so old.

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

From this reading Andrew and Mary Goldsmith left their old home in Apley, and went north to take charge of Sophy's son.

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

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

which person or people

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading WINTER GLOOM.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Instead of their small, snug kitchen, and their shop, with its outlook on the familiar street, they dwelt in large, wainscoted rooms, separated by long, wandering passages and galleries, through which the autumn winds moaned incessantly, and from the windows they saw only the deserted moorland.

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

From this reading The caretakers, who had been accustomed to have entire charge of the place, remained in it as gardener and cook; and a groom and housemaid had been hired for the extra work, caused, not by Martin, but by the tutor who had undertaken to teach him the bare elements of learning and the simplest customs of civilized society.