Chapter XII

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

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

later than; following

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

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

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

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

From this reading "I think we are going to have a taste of spring weather at last," observed Mr. Pringle at the breakfast table that morning.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

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

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I think we are going to have a taste of spring weather at last," observed Mr. Pringle at the breakfast table that morning.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

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

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "I think we are going to have a taste of spring weather at last," observed Mr. Pringle at the breakfast table that morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

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From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

intentionally conceived

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I want to do so," Mrs. Pringle replied.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

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

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

the act of departing

From this reading "I think we are going to have a taste of spring weather at last," observed Mr. Pringle at the breakfast table that morning.

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

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

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

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I think we are going to have a taste of spring weather at last," observed Mr. Pringle at the breakfast table that morning.

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

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

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

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

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

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

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

From this reading "I think we are going to have a taste of spring weather at last," observed Mr. Pringle at the breakfast table that morning.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

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

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

immediately past

From this reading "I think we are going to have a taste of spring weather at last," observed Mr. Pringle at the breakfast table that morning.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I think we are going to have a taste of spring weather at last," observed Mr. Pringle at the breakfast table that morning.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "I want to do so," Mrs. Pringle replied.

with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "I think we are going to have a taste of spring weather at last," observed Mr. Pringle at the breakfast table that morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

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

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

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

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

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

From this reading "I think we are going to have a taste of spring weather at last," observed Mr. Pringle at the breakfast table that morning.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I want to do so," Mrs. Pringle replied.

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

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

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

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I want to do so," Mrs. Pringle replied.

plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

the season of growth

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

the rays of the sun

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "I think we are going to have a taste of spring weather at last," observed Mr. Pringle at the breakfast table that morning.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading "I think we are going to have a taste of spring weather at last," observed Mr. Pringle at the breakfast table that morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

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

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

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

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

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

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think we are going to have a taste of spring weather at last," observed Mr. Pringle at the breakfast table that morning.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

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

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

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

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

precisely as stated

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I want to do so," Mrs. Pringle replied.

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

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I think we are going to have a taste of spring weather at last," observed Mr. Pringle at the breakfast table that morning.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading "I think we are going to have a taste of spring weather at last," observed Mr. Pringle at the breakfast table that morning.

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

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading AUNT CAROLINE'S DISAPPOINTMENT THE first few days after Peggy's return home were very wet and cold, although it was late spring.

during the time that

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But one morning, she arose conscious of a change in the atmosphere and that the sun was shining into her bedroom window, whilst the sparrows were twittering noisily outside as though they had matters of great importance to discuss with each other.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "There's the promise of a beautiful May day, and I hope," he continued, addressing his wife, "that you will manage to get out for a while in the sunshine—you and Peggy."