Chapter VI

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

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

the state of being absent

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

later than; following

From this reading He was deliberating within himself as they sat together after luncheon how he should begin it.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Lena had slipped away, and wriggled among the greenery.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Lena had slipped away, and wriggled among the greenery.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He was deliberating within himself as they sat together after luncheon how he should begin it.

a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

-ing form of “deliberate” — think about carefully; weigh

From this reading He was deliberating within himself as they sat together after luncheon how he should begin it.

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From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

green foliage

From this reading Lena had slipped away, and wriggled among the greenery.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Margaret had guessed rightly.

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

From this reading Margaret had guessed rightly.

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

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

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

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

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

From this reading He was deliberating within himself as they sat together after luncheon how he should begin it.

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

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was deliberating within himself as they sat together after luncheon how he should begin it.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

a Russian river in Siberia; flows northward into the Laptev Sea

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

a midday meal

From this reading He was deliberating within himself as they sat together after luncheon how he should begin it.

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From this reading Margaret had guessed rightly.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

with honesty

From this reading Margaret had guessed rightly.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He was deliberating within himself as they sat together after luncheon how he should begin it.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He was deliberating within himself as they sat together after luncheon how he should begin it.

term of address for a man

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Lena had slipped away, and wriggled among the greenery.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

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

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

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

From this reading He was deliberating within himself as they sat together after luncheon how he should begin it.

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

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He was deliberating within himself as they sat together after luncheon how he should begin it.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Dawson Farley rejoiced in the absence of their host, for he had wanted a talk with Mrs. Lakeman, and this visit promised to give him a good opportunity.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

during the time that

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Lakeman and Lena, and Dawson Farley, who, as usual, was with them, were at Sir George Stringer's house from Saturday to Monday, while Sir George himself was at Folkestone with his sister.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading He was deliberating within himself as they sat together after luncheon how he should begin it.

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

From this reading Lena had slipped away, and wriggled among the greenery.