Chapter IV

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

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

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

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

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

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

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "What is it, Mary?" asked her uncle, coming in just as Laura was saying something about its not being respectable.

the act of burning something

From this reading She subsided with burning cheeks, and the more they told her she ought not to go, the more she longed to do so.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading She subsided with burning cheeks, and the more they told her she ought not to go, the more she longed to do so.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "What is it, Mary?" asked her uncle, coming in just as Laura was saying something about its not being respectable.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

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

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

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

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She subsided with burning cheeks, and the more they told her she ought not to go, the more she longed to do so.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

in a serious manner

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

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

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

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

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

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

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

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From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

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

From this reading "What is it, Mary?" asked her uncle, coming in just as Laura was saying something about its not being respectable.

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

From this reading "What is it, Mary?" asked her uncle, coming in just as Laura was saying something about its not being respectable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "What is it, Mary?" asked her uncle, coming in just as Laura was saying something about its not being respectable.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "What is it, Mary?" asked her uncle, coming in just as Laura was saying something about its not being respectable.

and nothing more

From this reading "What is it, Mary?" asked her uncle, coming in just as Laura was saying something about its not being respectable.

conformity or harmony

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

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

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

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From this reading "What is it, Mary?" asked her uncle, coming in just as Laura was saying something about its not being respectable.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading She subsided with burning cheeks, and the more they told her she ought not to go, the more she longed to do so.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

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

From this reading "What is it, Mary?" asked her uncle, coming in just as Laura was saying something about its not being respectable.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

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

From this reading She subsided with burning cheeks, and the more they told her she ought not to go, the more she longed to do so.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

on one occasion

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading She subsided with burning cheeks, and the more they told her she ought not to go, the more she longed to do so.

approval to do something

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

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From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading "What is it, Mary?" asked her uncle, coming in just as Laura was saying something about its not being respectable.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "What is it, Mary?" asked her uncle, coming in just as Laura was saying something about its not being respectable.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

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

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "What is it, Mary?" asked her uncle, coming in just as Laura was saying something about its not being respectable.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading She subsided with burning cheeks, and the more they told her she ought not to go, the more she longed to do so.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

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

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

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

From this reading She subsided with burning cheeks, and the more they told her she ought not to go, the more she longed to do so.

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

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She subsided with burning cheeks, and the more they told her she ought not to go, the more she longed to do so.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading When she asked at dinner if she could go to the meeting that evening at the Town Hall, her aunt and cousins made so many objections that Pollie did not know how to press the matter further.

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

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "What is it, Mary?" asked her uncle, coming in just as Laura was saying something about its not being respectable.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

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

From this reading _POLLIE KEEPS HER PROMISE._ POLLIE had made two promises, and as she drove along by her uncle's side, she was earnestly considering how she should set about keeping them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is it, Mary?" asked her uncle, coming in just as Laura was saying something about its not being respectable.

at the time that

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She subsided with burning cheeks, and the more they told her she ought not to go, the more she longed to do so.

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

From this reading She did not, however, guess the difficulties that would be raised when she got back, or she would have gained her uncle's permission at once.