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 But his wife had made a point of maintaining the practice, and he had of course yielded.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At about noon prayers were read out on the veranda, the congregation consisting of Mrs. Heathcote and her sister, Mrs. Growler, and Jacko.

(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 All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

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

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

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

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At about noon prayers were read out on the veranda, the congregation consisting of Mrs. Heathcote and her sister, Mrs. Growler, and Jacko.

(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

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

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But his wife had made a point of maintaining the practice, and he had of course yielded.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading At about noon prayers were read out on the veranda, the congregation consisting of Mrs. Heathcote and her sister, Mrs. Growler, and Jacko.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading At about noon prayers were read out on the veranda, the congregation consisting of Mrs. Heathcote and her sister, Mrs. Growler, and Jacko.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading But his wife had made a point of maintaining the practice, and he had of course yielded.

the first light of day

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

a speaker whose voice sounds like a growl

From this reading At about noon prayers were read out on the veranda, the congregation consisting of Mrs. Heathcote and her sister, Mrs. Growler, and Jacko.

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

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

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

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

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From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

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

From this reading At about noon prayers were read out on the veranda, the congregation consisting of Mrs. Heathcote and her sister, Mrs. Growler, and Jacko.

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

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

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

From this reading But his wife had made a point of maintaining the practice, and he had of course yielded.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

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

From this reading “I WISH YOU’D LIKE ME.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

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

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

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

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

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

From this reading At about noon prayers were read out on the veranda, the congregation consisting of Mrs. Heathcote and her sister, Mrs. Growler, and Jacko.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “I WISH YOU’D LIKE ME.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But his wife had made a point of maintaining the practice, and he had of course yielded.

-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But his wife had made a point of maintaining the practice, and he had of course yielded.

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

From this reading “I WISH YOU’D LIKE ME.”

(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading At about noon prayers were read out on the veranda, the congregation consisting of Mrs. Heathcote and her sister, Mrs. Growler, and Jacko.

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

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

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

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

the middle of the day

From this reading At about noon prayers were read out on the veranda, the congregation consisting of Mrs. Heathcote and her sister, Mrs. Growler, and Jacko.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At about noon prayers were read out on the veranda, the congregation consisting of Mrs. Heathcote and her sister, Mrs. Growler, and Jacko.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At about noon prayers were read out on the veranda, the congregation consisting of Mrs. Heathcote and her sister, Mrs. Growler, and Jacko.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But his wife had made a point of maintaining the practice, and he had of course yielded.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading But his wife had made a point of maintaining the practice, and he had of course yielded.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading At about noon prayers were read out on the veranda, the congregation consisting of Mrs. Heathcote and her sister, Mrs. Growler, and Jacko.

on the contrary

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading At about noon prayers were read out on the veranda, the congregation consisting of Mrs. Heathcote and her sister, Mrs. Growler, and Jacko.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

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

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading At about noon prayers were read out on the veranda, the congregation consisting of Mrs. Heathcote and her sister, Mrs. Growler, and Jacko.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

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

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

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

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

up to a particular time

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

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

From this reading All the Saturday night Heathcote had been on the run, and he did not return home to bed till nearly dawn on the Sunday morning.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading At about noon prayers were read out on the veranda, the congregation consisting of Mrs. Heathcote and her sister, Mrs. Growler, and Jacko.

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

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

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

From this reading At about noon prayers were read out on the veranda, the congregation consisting of Mrs. Heathcote and her sister, Mrs. Growler, and Jacko.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading But his wife had made a point of maintaining the practice, and he had of course yielded.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading “I WISH YOU’D LIKE ME.”

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

From this reading Harry himself was rather averse to this performance, intimating that Mrs. Growler, if she were so minded, could read the prayers for herself in the kitchen, and that, as regarded Jacko, they would be altogether thrown away.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading But his wife had made a point of maintaining the practice, and he had of course yielded.

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

From this reading “I WISH YOU’D LIKE ME.”