Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading 'It is only a question of time, and a cold luncheon can wait without difficulty.'

in addition

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

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

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading 'It is only a question of time, and a cold luncheon can wait without difficulty.'

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

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 'It is only a question of time, and a cold luncheon can wait without difficulty.'

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading 'It is only a question of time, and a cold luncheon can wait without difficulty.'

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading 'You know, Nina,' said she, entering the room, 'I ordered no dinner to-day.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading 'I know nothing of fine people and their ways,' said Kate--'you must take the whole direction here, Nina.'

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

a movement into or inward

From this reading 'You know, Nina,' said she, entering the room, 'I ordered no dinner to-day.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading 'I know nothing of fine people and their ways,' said Kate--'you must take the whole direction here, Nina.'

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

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

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading 'I know nothing of fine people and their ways,' said Kate--'you must take the whole direction here, Nina.'

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

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

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

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

From this reading 'I know nothing of fine people and their ways,' said Kate--'you must take the whole direction here, Nina.'

-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

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

From this reading 'It is only a question of time, and a cold luncheon can wait without difficulty.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'It is only a question of time, and a cold luncheon can wait without difficulty.'

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

From this reading 'I know nothing of fine people and their ways,' said Kate--'you must take the whole direction here, Nina.'

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

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

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

From this reading 'I know nothing of fine people and their ways,' said Kate--'you must take the whole direction here, Nina.'

set down according to a plan

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

a midday meal

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading 'I know nothing of fine people and their ways,' said Kate--'you must take the whole direction here, Nina.'

the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea

From this reading 'I know nothing of fine people and their ways,' said Kate--'you must take the whole direction here, Nina.'

not any; not one

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading 'I know nothing of fine people and their ways,' said Kate--'you must take the whole direction here, Nina.'

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

a child's room for a baby

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

according to the clock

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

and nothing more

From this reading 'It is only a question of time, and a cold luncheon can wait without difficulty.'

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading 'You know, Nina,' said she, entering the room, 'I ordered no dinner to-day.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

above and across; more than

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

pen where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading 'I know nothing of fine people and their ways,' said Kate--'you must take the whole direction here, Nina.'

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading 'It is only a question of time, and a cold luncheon can wait without difficulty.'

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading 'You know, Nina,' said she, entering the room, 'I ordered no dinner to-day.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'I know nothing of fine people and their ways,' said Kate--'you must take the whole direction here, Nina.'

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

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

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

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

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

carry out

From this reading 'I know nothing of fine people and their ways,' said Kate--'you must take the whole direction here, Nina.'

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

up to a particular time

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading 'It is only a question of time, and a cold luncheon can wait without difficulty.'

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

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

From this reading 'You know, Nina,' said she, entering the room, 'I ordered no dinner to-day.

an extended area of land

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

precisely as stated

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading 'It is only a question of time, and a cold luncheon can wait without difficulty.'

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

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

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading 'I know nothing of fine people and their ways,' said Kate--'you must take the whole direction here, Nina.'

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

at the time that

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.

which person or people

From this reading And so they waited till three, then till four, and now it was five o'clock; when Kate, who had been over the kitchen-garden, and the calves' paddock, and inspecting a small tract laid out for a nursery, came back to the house very tired, and, as she said, also very hungry.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading 'I know nothing of fine people and their ways,' said Kate--'you must take the whole direction here, Nina.'

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading 'It is only a question of time, and a cold luncheon can wait without difficulty.'

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'I know nothing of fine people and their ways,' said Kate--'you must take the whole direction here, Nina.'

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR ARMS When the hour of luncheon came, and no guests made their appearance, the young girls at the castle began to discuss what they should best do.