Chapter XI

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

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

later than; following

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

(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 Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

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

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

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 She held up her finger to Anne as the step was heard approaching.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading She held up her finger to Anne as the step was heard approaching.

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

From this reading She held up her finger to Anne as the step was heard approaching.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

having sharp clear vision

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

a social unit living together

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading She held up her finger to Anne as the step was heard approaching.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

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

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

come to pass

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She held up her finger to Anne as the step was heard approaching.

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

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

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

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

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

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

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

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

and nothing more

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

a room where books are kept

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

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

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading PROJECTS OF MARRIAGE.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

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

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

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From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PROJECTS OF MARRIAGE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading PROJECTS OF MARRIAGE.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

capable of being recognized

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

a medicine that strengthens and invigorates

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

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

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

walk by dragging one's feet

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

be seated

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

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

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

with low volume

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

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

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

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

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

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

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading They heard her come softly along the passage which traversed the house, from the library, in quite the other end of it, to the hall,--a slight shuffle in one foot making her step recognisable.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

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

From this reading She held up her finger to Anne as the step was heard approaching.

precisely as stated

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

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

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

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

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

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

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

at the time that

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

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

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

which person or people

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

plural of “wool” — a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading The girls had just come in from their ride; they were in the hall awaiting that cup of tea which is the universal restorative, when Mrs. Mountford with her little sheaf of wools went to join them.

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

From this reading Rose was very clear-sighted in small matters, and it was she who had remarked that, after having taken her work to the library ‘to sit with papa,’ her mother had generally a much greater acquaintance with all that was about to happen on the estate or in the family affairs.