Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

later than; following

From this reading She is sure to find our life dull enough anyway, after the life she has been living.”

(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 She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

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

From this reading I have given leave, and that really must settle it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “My dear Ellen, I beg you will not interfere any more with Connie’s riding.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading She is sure to find our life dull enough anyway, after the life she has been living.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She is sure to find our life dull enough anyway, after the life she has been living.”

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading “My dear Ellen, I beg you will not interfere any more with Connie’s riding.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “I don’t know why you should call Oxford dull, Ewen!” said Mrs. Hooper resentfully.

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From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

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From this reading “My dear Ellen, I beg you will not interfere any more with Connie’s riding.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

dearly loved

From this reading “My dear Ellen, I beg you will not interfere any more with Connie’s riding.

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From this reading “I don’t know why you should call Oxford dull, Ewen!” said Mrs. Hooper resentfully.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading She is sure to find our life dull enough anyway, after the life she has been living.”

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From this reading “My dear Ellen, I beg you will not interfere any more with Connie’s riding.

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

From this reading She is sure to find our life dull enough anyway, after the life she has been living.”

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From this reading “I don’t know why you should call Oxford dull, Ewen!” said Mrs. Hooper resentfully.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

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

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading She is sure to find our life dull enough anyway, after the life she has been living.”

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading I have given leave, and that really must settle it.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

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

From this reading She is sure to find our life dull enough anyway, after the life she has been living.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have given leave, and that really must settle it.

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

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

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From this reading “I don’t know why you should call Oxford dull, Ewen!” said Mrs. Hooper resentfully.

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

From this reading “My dear Ellen, I beg you will not interfere any more with Connie’s riding.

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

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading “My dear Ellen, I beg you will not interfere any more with Connie’s riding.

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

From this reading She is sure to find our life dull enough anyway, after the life she has been living.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I have given leave, and that really must settle it.

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

From this reading “I don’t know why you should call Oxford dull, Ewen!” said Mrs. Hooper resentfully.

go away from a place

From this reading I have given leave, and that really must settle it.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She is sure to find our life dull enough anyway, after the life she has been living.”

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading She is sure to find our life dull enough anyway, after the life she has been living.”

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

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

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

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

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

From this reading “My dear Ellen, I beg you will not interfere any more with Connie’s riding.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “I don’t know why you should call Oxford dull, Ewen!” said Mrs. Hooper resentfully.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I have given leave, and that really must settle it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My dear Ellen, I beg you will not interfere any more with Connie’s riding.

not any; not one

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “My dear Ellen, I beg you will not interfere any more with Connie’s riding.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading She is sure to find our life dull enough anyway, after the life she has been living.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading “I don’t know why you should call Oxford dull, Ewen!” said Mrs. Hooper resentfully.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading I have given leave, and that really must settle it.

with resentment; in a resentful manner

From this reading “I don’t know why you should call Oxford dull, Ewen!” said Mrs. Hooper resentfully.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading “My dear Ellen, I beg you will not interfere any more with Connie’s riding.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I don’t know why you should call Oxford dull, Ewen!” said Mrs. Hooper resentfully.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading I have given leave, and that really must settle it.

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

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “I don’t know why you should call Oxford dull, Ewen!” said Mrs. Hooper resentfully.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading She is sure to find our life dull enough anyway, after the life she has been living.”

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have given leave, and that really must settle it.

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

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

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

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading She tells me that her father always allowed her to ride alone—with a groom—in London and the Campagna; she will of course pay all the expenses of it out of her own income, and I see no object whatever in thwarting her.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “I don’t know why you should call Oxford dull, Ewen!” said Mrs. Hooper resentfully.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “My dear Ellen, I beg you will not interfere any more with Connie’s riding.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “My dear Ellen, I beg you will not interfere any more with Connie’s riding.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “My dear Ellen, I beg you will not interfere any more with Connie’s riding.