Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A PARTING SOUVENIR.

the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

(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 saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

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

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

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

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

a line of approach

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

used as intensifiers

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

the two together, not just one

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

permission to do something

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

without stop or interruption

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

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

From this reading They could not well refuse her request, and every morning as soon as the nurse disappeared she went out to them.

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

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading They could not well refuse her request, and every morning as soon as the nurse disappeared she went out to them.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

a young female

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

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

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

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

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

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

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

longing to return home

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

to make better

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

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

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

and nothing more

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

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 Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

comparative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

the act of departing politely

From this reading A PARTING SOUVENIR.

plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

most frequent or common

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading They could not well refuse her request, and every morning as soon as the nurse disappeared she went out to them.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

express the need or desire for

From this reading They could not well refuse her request, and every morning as soon as the nurse disappeared she went out to them.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

United States architect (1838-1886)

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

cut with a saw

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

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

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

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From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

in the near future

From this reading They could not well refuse her request, and every morning as soon as the nurse disappeared she went out to them.

something of sentimental value

From this reading A PARTING SOUVENIR.

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

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

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

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They could not well refuse her request, and every morning as soon as the nurse disappeared she went out to them.

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

From this reading They could not well refuse her request, and every morning as soon as the nurse disappeared she went out to them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

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

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

not encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

up to a particular time

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

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

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They could not well refuse her request, and every morning as soon as the nurse disappeared she went out to them.

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

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

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

From this reading She saw that both he and Mrs. Richardson were averse to his returning her call, and she did not urge it; but in her pretty, imperious way she insisted that he must help her out into the sitting-room or she should get "awfully homesick" staying in the parlor all the time.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.

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

From this reading A week went by, and both patients continued to improve, but the weather being unfavorable--a cold wind prevailing--the physician would not consent to have Violet removed to Auburn avenue until it was milder.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Every pleasant morning, however, Violet insisted upon having the nurse go out for an airing, telling her to remain as long as she liked, and just as often the young girl succeeded in securing an interview with Wallace.