Chapter VI

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

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was an occasion to be dressed for, and mentioned afterward, with a casualness only apparent.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

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

From this reading He was unprepared for the size and magnificence of the Overton house.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was an occasion to be dressed for, and mentioned afterward, with a casualness only apparent.

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

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nor would he, for his nature lacked reverence, have been very much impressed at knowing that Overton was thought a great man in the neighborhood.

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From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

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

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

a casual manner

From this reading It was an occasion to be dressed for, and mentioned afterward, with a casualness only apparent.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

a female human offspring

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading It was an occasion to be dressed for, and mentioned afterward, with a casualness only apparent.

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

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was unprepared for the size and magnificence of the Overton house.

set up or found

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

a young female

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

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

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

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

From this reading Nor would he, for his nature lacked reverence, have been very much impressed at knowing that Overton was thought a great man in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was unprepared for the size and magnificence of the Overton house.

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

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

the peak of a hill

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Nor would he, for his nature lacked reverence, have been very much impressed at knowing that Overton was thought a great man in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading He was unprepared for the size and magnificence of the Overton house.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Nor would he, for his nature lacked reverence, have been very much impressed at knowing that Overton was thought a great man in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading Nor would he, for his nature lacked reverence, have been very much impressed at knowing that Overton was thought a great man in the neighborhood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was an occasion to be dressed for, and mentioned afterward, with a casualness only apparent.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Nor would he, for his nature lacked reverence, have been very much impressed at knowing that Overton was thought a great man in the neighborhood.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading Nor would he, for his nature lacked reverence, have been very much impressed at knowing that Overton was thought a great man in the neighborhood.

without good reason

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

splendid or imposing in size or appearance

From this reading He was unprepared for the size and magnificence of the Overton house.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Nor would he, for his nature lacked reverence, have been very much impressed at knowing that Overton was thought a great man in the neighborhood.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading It was an occasion to be dressed for, and mentioned afterward, with a casualness only apparent.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Nor would he, for his nature lacked reverence, have been very much impressed at knowing that Overton was thought a great man in the neighborhood.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Nor would he, for his nature lacked reverence, have been very much impressed at knowing that Overton was thought a great man in the neighborhood.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Nor would he, for his nature lacked reverence, have been very much impressed at knowing that Overton was thought a great man in the neighborhood.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor would he, for his nature lacked reverence, have been very much impressed at knowing that Overton was thought a great man in the neighborhood.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading It was an occasion to be dressed for, and mentioned afterward, with a casualness only apparent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was unprepared for the size and magnificence of the Overton house.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

and nothing more

From this reading It was an occasion to be dressed for, and mentioned afterward, with a casualness only apparent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

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

From this reading He was unprepared for the size and magnificence of the Overton house.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

living in a particular place

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading Nor would he, for his nature lacked reverence, have been very much impressed at knowing that Overton was thought a great man in the neighborhood.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading He was unprepared for the size and magnificence of the Overton house.

in the near future

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

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

From this reading He was unprepared for the size and magnificence of the Overton house.

a special situation

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Nor would he, for his nature lacked reverence, have been very much impressed at knowing that Overton was thought a great man in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

in an unadvised manner

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

without preparation; not prepared for

From this reading He was unprepared for the size and magnificence of the Overton house.

precisely as stated

From this reading Nor would he, for his nature lacked reverence, have been very much impressed at knowing that Overton was thought a great man in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.

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

From this reading He was unprepared for the size and magnificence of the Overton house.

at the time that

From this reading But Vickers knew nothing of this,--only knew that a pretty girl had asked him to visit her, and that an evening had soon presented itself when he found it convenient to go.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was an occasion to be dressed for, and mentioned afterward, with a casualness only apparent.

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

From this reading If he had been an older resident of Hilltop, he would have known that to visit the daughter of Balby Overton was a thing not to be done unadvisedly or lightly.