Chapter IV · I Play the Part of Chief Mourner

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

From this reading Notwithstanding her limited means, my mother had always managed to keep up a respectable appearance.

(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 My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Notwithstanding her limited means, my mother had always managed to keep up a respectable appearance.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

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

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Notwithstanding her limited means, my mother had always managed to keep up a respectable appearance.

the formal act of approving

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

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

From this reading We are supposed, therefore, to be well to do, and the scandal would have been great if my father had not received a respectable funeral.

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

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

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

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We are supposed, therefore, to be well to do, and the scandal would have been great if my father had not received a respectable funeral.

third-person singular of “bury” — cover from sight

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Public opinion called for it.

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

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

being unjustly brought into disrepute

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading We are supposed, therefore, to be well to do, and the scandal would have been great if my father had not received a respectable funeral.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Public opinion called for it.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading We are supposed, therefore, to be well to do, and the scandal would have been great if my father had not received a respectable funeral.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

possessive form of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading We are supposed, therefore, to be well to do, and the scandal would have been great if my father had not received a respectable funeral.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding her limited means, my mother had always managed to keep up a respectable appearance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We are supposed, therefore, to be well to do, and the scandal would have been great if my father had not received a respectable funeral.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding her limited means, my mother had always managed to keep up a respectable appearance.

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

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading We are supposed, therefore, to be well to do, and the scandal would have been great if my father had not received a respectable funeral.

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

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Notwithstanding her limited means, my mother had always managed to keep up a respectable appearance.

small in range or scope

From this reading Notwithstanding her limited means, my mother had always managed to keep up a respectable appearance.

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 Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Notwithstanding her limited means, my mother had always managed to keep up a respectable appearance.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Notwithstanding her limited means, my mother had always managed to keep up a respectable appearance.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding her limited means, my mother had always managed to keep up a respectable appearance.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Notwithstanding her limited means, my mother had always managed to keep up a respectable appearance.

a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We are supposed, therefore, to be well to do, and the scandal would have been great if my father had not received a respectable funeral.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding her limited means, my mother had always managed to keep up a respectable appearance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Public opinion called for it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Public opinion called for it.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading We are supposed, therefore, to be well to do, and the scandal would have been great if my father had not received a respectable funeral.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading Notwithstanding her limited means, my mother had always managed to keep up a respectable appearance.

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading We are supposed, therefore, to be well to do, and the scandal would have been great if my father had not received a respectable funeral.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

required or under orders

From this reading We are supposed, therefore, to be well to do, and the scandal would have been great if my father had not received a respectable funeral.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading My mother makes a great effort, and quite out of love, I am sure, and not at all in deference to public opinion, buries my father in a manner so respectable as to receive the entire approval of our neighbours.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

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

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading We are supposed, therefore, to be well to do, and the scandal would have been great if my father had not received a respectable funeral.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding her limited means, my mother had always managed to keep up a respectable appearance.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding her limited means, my mother had always managed to keep up a respectable appearance.

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

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are supposed, therefore, to be well to do, and the scandal would have been great if my father had not received a respectable funeral.

(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 We are supposed, therefore, to be well to do, and the scandal would have been great if my father had not received a respectable funeral.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Popular report had settled it that my grandmother was a woman of property and that my father had money; and the fact that my grandmother's long stocking had proved to be a myth was most completely discredited.

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

From this reading We are supposed, therefore, to be well to do, and the scandal would have been great if my father had not received a respectable funeral.