Chapter VI

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

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

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

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading The attraction of opposites had done its work between Mrs. Cockshow and her housemate, for the two women were excellent friends.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

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

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been molested by nobody.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The human-heartedness of the elder one, and her permanent fancy for other people's business, made her deaf when Catherine began to speak of leaving the place.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The attraction of opposites had done its work between Mrs. Cockshow and her housemate, for the two women were excellent friends.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The human-heartedness of the elder one, and her permanent fancy for other people's business, made her deaf when Catherine began to speak of leaving the place.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had been molested by nobody.

first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

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From this reading The attraction of opposites had done its work between Mrs. Cockshow and her housemate, for the two women were excellent friends.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part

From this reading The human-heartedness of the elder one, and her permanent fancy for other people's business, made her deaf when Catherine began to speak of leaving the place.

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

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The attraction of opposites had done its work between Mrs. Cockshow and her housemate, for the two women were excellent friends.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading The human-heartedness of the elder one, and her permanent fancy for other people's business, made her deaf when Catherine began to speak of leaving the place.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The attraction of opposites had done its work between Mrs. Cockshow and her housemate, for the two women were excellent friends.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading The human-heartedness of the elder one, and her permanent fancy for other people's business, made her deaf when Catherine began to speak of leaving the place.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The attraction of opposites had done its work between Mrs. Cockshow and her housemate, for the two women were excellent friends.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The attraction of opposites had done its work between Mrs. Cockshow and her housemate, for the two women were excellent friends.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

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

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

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

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

someone who resides in the same house with you

From this reading The attraction of opposites had done its work between Mrs. Cockshow and her housemate, for the two women were excellent friends.

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

From this reading The human-heartedness of the elder one, and her permanent fancy for other people's business, made her deaf when Catherine began to speak of leaving the place.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

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

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The attraction of opposites had done its work between Mrs. Cockshow and her housemate, for the two women were excellent friends.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

the act of departing

From this reading The human-heartedness of the elder one, and her permanent fancy for other people's business, made her deaf when Catherine began to speak of leaving the place.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The human-heartedness of the elder one, and her permanent fancy for other people's business, made her deaf when Catherine began to speak of leaving the place.

past form of “molest” — harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to

From this reading She had been molested by nobody.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

no person; not anyone

From this reading She had been molested by nobody.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

and nothing more

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

plural of “opposite” — a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other

From this reading The attraction of opposites had done its work between Mrs. Cockshow and her housemate, for the two women were excellent friends.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The human-heartedness of the elder one, and her permanent fancy for other people's business, made her deaf when Catherine began to speak of leaving the place.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading The human-heartedness of the elder one, and her permanent fancy for other people's business, made her deaf when Catherine began to speak of leaving the place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The human-heartedness of the elder one, and her permanent fancy for other people's business, made her deaf when Catherine began to speak of leaving the place.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

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

From this reading She had been molested by nobody.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

express in speech

From this reading The human-heartedness of the elder one, and her permanent fancy for other people's business, made her deaf when Catherine began to speak of leaving the place.

not in physical motion

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

required or under orders

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

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

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

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

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

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

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

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

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

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

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

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

From this reading The attraction of opposites had done its work between Mrs. Cockshow and her housemate, for the two women were excellent friends.

at the time that

From this reading The human-heartedness of the elder one, and her permanent fancy for other people's business, made her deaf when Catherine began to speak of leaving the place.

in or at the place that

From this reading One of her two lovers supposed her to be with the other; Mrs. Job did not know where she was; and Susannah, equally ignorant, was only interested in knowing where she was not.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE TEN days had passed since the sturdy widow led her guest across the threshold, and Catherine, with the remains of a badly twisted ankle, was still under her roof.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The attraction of opposites had done its work between Mrs. Cockshow and her housemate, for the two women were excellent friends.

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

From this reading The attraction of opposites had done its work between Mrs. Cockshow and her housemate, for the two women were excellent friends.