Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

(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 The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

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

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Poor Aunt Deborah required to be kept very quiet and free from all worries and annoyances.

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

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

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

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

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

From this reading Poor Aunt Deborah required to be kept very quiet and free from all worries and annoyances.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

terminate

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

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From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

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From this reading Poor Aunt Deborah required to be kept very quiet and free from all worries and annoyances.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

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

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

divisible by two

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

at any time

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Poor Aunt Deborah required to be kept very quiet and free from all worries and annoyances.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

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 "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

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

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

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

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

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

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

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

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

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

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

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

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

a single distinct event

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Poor Aunt Deborah required to be kept very quiet and free from all worries and annoyances.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

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

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

and nothing more

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

superlative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

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

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

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

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

not any; not one

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

to, toward, or in the northeast

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

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

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

above and across; more than

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Aunt Deborah required to be kept very quiet and free from all worries and annoyances.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Poor Aunt Deborah required to be kept very quiet and free from all worries and annoyances.

repeat a passage from

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

-ing form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Poor Aunt Deborah required to be kept very quiet and free from all worries and annoyances.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

only a very short time before

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

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

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

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

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

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

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

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

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

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

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

not announced or openly acknowledged

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

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

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

plural of “usage” — the act of using

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

the act of using

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

the act of turning aside suddenly

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

precisely as stated

From this reading Poor Aunt Deborah required to be kept very quiet and free from all worries and annoyances.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

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

From this reading Drearier than ever it was, and more especially to me; for I felt that, although undeclared, there was "war to the knife" between myself, my aunt, and cousin.

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From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

(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 "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

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

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

a Caucasian

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

belonging to which person

From this reading The latter scarcely spoke to me at all; and my aunt, whose defeat was rankling bitterly in her heart, merely took such sullen notice of me as was absolutely necessitated by the laws of hospitality and the usages of society.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading Poor Aunt Deborah required to be kept very quiet and free from all worries and annoyances.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading I need quote no more from my diary, as the next few days offered no incident worthy of recording to break the monotony of our life at Dangerfield Hall.

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

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading "The more she slept," the doctor said, "the sooner she would get well enough to move to London for further advice;" so I had not even her to talk to--there was no hunting--the frost got harder and harder--that obstinate weather-cock over the stables kept veering from north to north-east--the grooms went to exercise wrapped up in greatcoats and shawl handkerchiefs, and stayed out as short a time as was compatible with the mildest stable discipline; there would be no change of the moon for a week, and it was obvious that I should have but little use for Brilliant and White Stockings before our return to town.