Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

tolerating without protest

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On the afternoon of the day which intervened between the Maxwells' call and her introduction to the Court, Marcella walked as usual down to the village.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading It amused her, in submitting to them, to remember the free and easy ways of her London life.

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

From this reading It amused her, in submitting to them, to remember the free and easy ways of her London life.

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

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

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

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading On the afternoon of the day which intervened between the Maxwells' call and her introduction to the Court, Marcella walked as usual down to the village.

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From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But she submitted--and not unwillingly.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On the afternoon of the day which intervened between the Maxwells' call and her introduction to the Court, Marcella walked as usual down to the village.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

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 Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly

From this reading Marcella found her mother inclined to insist punctiliously on conventions of this kind.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the afternoon of the day which intervened between the Maxwells' call and her introduction to the Court, Marcella walked as usual down to the village.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On the afternoon of the day which intervened between the Maxwells' call and her introduction to the Court, Marcella walked as usual down to the village.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It amused her, in submitting to them, to remember the free and easy ways of her London life.

one or the other of two

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

set up or found

From this reading Marcella found her mother inclined to insist punctiliously on conventions of this kind.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading It amused her, in submitting to them, to remember the free and easy ways of her London life.

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

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

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

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

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

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Marcella found her mother inclined to insist punctiliously on conventions of this kind.

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Marcella found her mother inclined to insist punctiliously on conventions of this kind.

past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

From this reading On the afternoon of the day which intervened between the Maxwells' call and her introduction to the Court, Marcella walked as usual down to the village.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading On the afternoon of the day which intervened between the Maxwells' call and her introduction to the Court, Marcella walked as usual down to the village.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It amused her, in submitting to them, to remember the free and easy ways of her London life.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Marcella found her mother inclined to insist punctiliously on conventions of this kind.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It amused her, in submitting to them, to remember the free and easy ways of her London life.

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

From this reading It amused her, in submitting to them, to remember the free and easy ways of her London life.

a female domestic

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

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From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

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

From this reading On the afternoon of the day which intervened between the Maxwells' call and her introduction to the Court, Marcella walked as usual down to the village.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Marcella found her mother inclined to insist punctiliously on conventions of this kind.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But she submitted--and not unwillingly.

a brief written record

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Marcella found her mother inclined to insist punctiliously on conventions of this kind.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

in a punctilious manner

From this reading Marcella found her mother inclined to insist punctiliously on conventions of this kind.

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

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

To recall to mind.

From this reading It amused her, in submitting to them, to remember the free and easy ways of her London life.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

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

From this reading But she submitted--and not unwillingly.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading But she submitted--and not unwillingly.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading It amused her, in submitting to them, to remember the free and easy ways of her London life.

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

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It amused her, in submitting to them, to remember the free and easy ways of her London life.

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

From this reading Marcella found her mother inclined to insist punctiliously on conventions of this kind.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

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

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

in an unwilling manner

From this reading But she submitted--and not unwillingly.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading On the afternoon of the day which intervened between the Maxwells' call and her introduction to the Court, Marcella walked as usual down to the village.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading On the afternoon of the day which intervened between the Maxwells' call and her introduction to the Court, Marcella walked as usual down to the village.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading On the afternoon of the day which intervened between the Maxwells' call and her introduction to the Court, Marcella walked as usual down to the village.

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

From this reading It amused her, in submitting to them, to remember the free and easy ways of her London life.

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

From this reading On the afternoon of the day which intervened between the Maxwells' call and her introduction to the Court, Marcella walked as usual down to the village.

during the time that

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Mrs. Boyce wrote her note to Miss Raeburn, a note containing cold though civil excuses as to herself, while accepting the invitation for Marcella, who should be sent to the Court, either in the carriage or under the escort of a maid who could bring her back.