Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading LESSONS, ALARMS, AND WARNINGS.

(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 It was not at all easy for any of them to settle down to the new life.

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

From this reading LESSONS, ALARMS, AND WARNINGS.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was not at all easy for any of them to settle down to the new life.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

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

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was not at all easy for any of them to settle down to the new life.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading It was really a comfort, too, not to have to try to manage the servants, or blame herself for not doing so.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading It was really a comfort, too, not to have to try to manage the servants, or blame herself for not doing so.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The days that followed were strange and very trying.

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

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading It was really a comfort, too, not to have to try to manage the servants, or blame herself for not doing so.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was not at all easy for any of them to settle down to the new life.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was not at all easy for any of them to settle down to the new life.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The days that followed were strange and very trying.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not at all easy for any of them to settle down to the new life.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

the act of giving

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

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

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

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

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was really a comfort, too, not to have to try to manage the servants, or blame herself for not doing so.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

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

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was really a comfort, too, not to have to try to manage the servants, or blame herself for not doing so.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

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

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not at all easy for any of them to settle down to the new life.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading LESSONS, ALARMS, AND WARNINGS.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was not at all easy for any of them to settle down to the new life.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading It was really a comfort, too, not to have to try to manage the servants, or blame herself for not doing so.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was not at all easy for any of them to settle down to the new life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not at all easy for any of them to settle down to the new life.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was not at all easy for any of them to settle down to the new life.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

by chance

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

in a regular manner

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

in a satisfactory manner

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

express in words

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading It was really a comfort, too, not to have to try to manage the servants, or blame herself for not doing so.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading It was not at all easy for any of them to settle down to the new life.

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

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was really a comfort, too, not to have to try to manage the servants, or blame herself for not doing so.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The days that followed were strange and very trying.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The days that followed were strange and very trying.

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

From this reading The days that followed were strange and very trying.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was not at all easy for any of them to settle down to the new life.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

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

From this reading It was not at all easy for any of them to settle down to the new life.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was really a comfort, too, not to have to try to manage the servants, or blame herself for not doing so.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading It was really a comfort, too, not to have to try to manage the servants, or blame herself for not doing so.

hard to endure

From this reading The days that followed were strange and very trying.

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

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.

precisely as stated

From this reading The days that followed were strange and very trying.

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading LESSONS, ALARMS, AND WARNINGS.

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

From this reading It was not at all easy for any of them to settle down to the new life.

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

From this reading The days that followed were strange and very trying.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Kitty, though, did not feel the giving up of the keys and the _role_ of housekeeper as much as she had expected to; for, in the first place, the keys had generally been lost, and in the second, she had never really "kept house" in the true meaning of the term, and it really was a great relief to find the meals appearing regularly and satisfactorily without any effort on her part, or, perhaps, one should say, without any remorse, or occasion for remorse, for not having made any effort.