Chapter XIX

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

From this reading But then _she_ had a family of eight.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

Having no one else present.

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

a deep yellow color

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

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

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

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

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But then _she_ had a family of eight.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading It was the typical Cotswold bridge, with low parapets that make such a comfortable seat for meditative villagers.

sheep with long wool originating in the Cotswold Hills

From this reading It was the typical Cotswold bridge, with low parapets that make such a comfortable seat for meditative villagers.

placed crosswise

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

being one more than seven

From this reading But then _she_ had a family of eight.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

divisible by two

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

at any time

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the typical Cotswold bridge, with low parapets that make such a comfortable seat for meditative villagers.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

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

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

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

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

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

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the typical Cotswold bridge, with low parapets that make such a comfortable seat for meditative villagers.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

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

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was the typical Cotswold bridge, with low parapets that make such a comfortable seat for meditative villagers.

engage in

From this reading It was the typical Cotswold bridge, with low parapets that make such a comfortable seat for meditative villagers.

the act of managing something

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

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

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading It was the typical Cotswold bridge, with low parapets that make such a comfortable seat for meditative villagers.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

not any; not one

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

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

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

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From this reading It was the typical Cotswold bridge, with low parapets that make such a comfortable seat for meditative villagers.

approval to do something

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading It was the typical Cotswold bridge, with low parapets that make such a comfortable seat for meditative villagers.

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

From this reading But then _she_ had a family of eight.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was the typical Cotswold bridge, with low parapets that make such a comfortable seat for meditative villagers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But then _she_ had a family of eight.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

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

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading It was the typical Cotswold bridge, with low parapets that make such a comfortable seat for meditative villagers.

the act of using

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

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From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life

From this reading It was the typical Cotswold bridge, with low parapets that make such a comfortable seat for meditative villagers.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

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

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

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

From this reading But the first time Tony went to the river Jan took him alone; and not to the near water in Squire Walcote's grounds, but to the old bridge that crossed the Amber some way out of the village.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

which person or people

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was the typical Cotswold bridge, with low parapets that make such a comfortable seat for meditative villagers.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

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

From this reading Lady Mary, who had no children of her own, was immensely interested in Tony and little Fay, and would give Jan more advice as to their management in an hour than the vicar's wife ever offered during the whole of their acquaintance.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG IDEA Squire Walcote had given the Wren's End family the run of his woods, and, what was even more precious, permission to use the river-path through his grounds.