Chapter X

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

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

speak to

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

the quality of being advisable

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

later than; following

From this reading Mrs. Mills, after reading the letter, flung herself upon the bed and, her head resting on the pillow, sobbed hysterically.

a cherished desire

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

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

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

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

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

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

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Mrs. Mills, after reading the letter, flung herself upon the bed and, her head resting on the pillow, sobbed hysterically.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

cause to be bored

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

a youthful male person

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

impaired by diminution

From this reading Gertie's sympathy with the invalid of Morden Place found itself slightly diminished on Monday morning.

United States abolitionist who escaped from slavery and became an influential writer and lecturer in the North (1817-1895)

From this reading Lady Douglass wrote near the telegram instructions "Private," and, to ensure perfect secrecy, underlined the word three times.

the quality of being a hindrance

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

make certain of

From this reading Lady Douglass wrote near the telegram instructions "Private," and, to ensure perfect secrecy, underlined the word three times.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

beyond normal limits

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Mrs. Mills, after reading the letter, flung herself upon the bed and, her head resting on the pillow, sobbed hysterically.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

set up or found

From this reading Gertie's sympathy with the invalid of Morden Place found itself slightly diminished on Monday morning.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

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

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

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

From this reading Gertie's sympathy with the invalid of Morden Place found itself slightly diminished on Monday morning.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

the act of departing

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

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

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

something written by hand

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Mrs. Mills, after reading the letter, flung herself upon the bed and, her head resting on the pillow, sobbed hysterically.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

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

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

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

From this reading Mrs. Mills, after reading the letter, flung herself upon the bed and, her head resting on the pillow, sobbed hysterically.

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

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

in a hysterical manner

From this reading Mrs. Mills, after reading the letter, flung herself upon the bed and, her head resting on the pillow, sobbed hysterically.

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

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

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

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Lady Douglass wrote near the telegram instructions "Private," and, to ensure perfect secrecy, underlined the word three times.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading Gertie's sympathy with the invalid of Morden Place found itself slightly diminished on Monday morning.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Gertie's sympathy with the invalid of Morden Place found itself slightly diminished on Monday morning.

and nothing more

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Douglass wrote near the telegram instructions "Private," and, to ensure perfect secrecy, underlined the word three times.

possessive form of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Mrs. Mills, after reading the letter, flung herself upon the bed and, her head resting on the pillow, sobbed hysterically.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading Gertie's sympathy with the invalid of Morden Place found itself slightly diminished on Monday morning.

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

From this reading Gertie's sympathy with the invalid of Morden Place found itself slightly diminished on Monday morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Gertie's sympathy with the invalid of Morden Place found itself slightly diminished on Monday morning.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Lady Douglass wrote near the telegram instructions "Private," and, to ensure perfect secrecy, underlined the word three times.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gertie's sympathy with the invalid of Morden Place found itself slightly diminished on Monday morning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Gertie's sympathy with the invalid of Morden Place found itself slightly diminished on Monday morning.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Lady Douglass wrote near the telegram instructions "Private," and, to ensure perfect secrecy, underlined the word three times.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading Mrs. Mills, after reading the letter, flung herself upon the bed and, her head resting on the pillow, sobbed hysterically.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Gertie's sympathy with the invalid of Morden Place found itself slightly diminished on Monday morning.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Lady Douglass wrote near the telegram instructions "Private," and, to ensure perfect secrecy, underlined the word three times.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Mrs. Mills, after reading the letter, flung herself upon the bed and, her head resting on the pillow, sobbed hysterically.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Mrs. Mills, after reading the letter, flung herself upon the bed and, her head resting on the pillow, sobbed hysterically.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

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

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading Lady Douglass wrote near the telegram instructions "Private," and, to ensure perfect secrecy, underlined the word three times.

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

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Gertie's sympathy with the invalid of Morden Place found itself slightly diminished on Monday morning.

inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively

From this reading Mrs. Mills, after reading the letter, flung herself upon the bed and, her head resting on the pillow, sobbed hysterically.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

past form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

walk heavily

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Gertie's sympathy with the invalid of Morden Place found itself slightly diminished on Monday morning.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Lady Douglass wrote near the telegram instructions "Private," and, to ensure perfect secrecy, underlined the word three times.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

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

From this reading Gertie's sympathy with the invalid of Morden Place found itself slightly diminished on Monday morning.

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

From this reading Lady Douglass wrote near the telegram instructions "Private," and, to ensure perfect secrecy, underlined the word three times.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Lady Douglass wrote near the telegram instructions "Private," and, to ensure perfect secrecy, underlined the word three times.

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

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

past form of “underline” — give extra weight to (a communication)

From this reading Lady Douglass wrote near the telegram instructions "Private," and, to ensure perfect secrecy, underlined the word three times.

up to a particular time

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mrs. Mills, after reading the letter, flung herself upon the bed and, her head resting on the pillow, sobbed hysterically.

on a floor above

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

being of use or service

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

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

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

at the time that

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Ten minutes later she brought upstairs an important-looking envelope that bore her name and address in handwriting which left just the space for the stamp, and Mrs. Mills speculated on the probable contents of the communication until Gertie made the useful suggestion that the envelope should be opened.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gertie's sympathy with the invalid of Morden Place found itself slightly diminished on Monday morning.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Lady Douglass wrote near the telegram instructions "Private," and, to ensure perfect secrecy, underlined the word three times.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Lady Douglass wrote near the telegram instructions "Private," and, to ensure perfect secrecy, underlined the word three times.

but in spite of that

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The front room had not yet been restored to its normal state, and Mrs. Mills, before rising to start the boy with his delivery of morning newspapers, had given a brief lecture on the drawback of excessive ambition, the advisability of not going on to Land's End when you but held a ticket for Westbourne Park.