Chapter XIII

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

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

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

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

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

From this reading As to his mother, it would be well that she should so far return to the usages of the world as to dine at the house of her son's friend.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "It is only going back to what you used to be," he said.

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

From this reading As to his mother, it would be well that she should so far return to the usages of the world as to dine at the house of her son's friend.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

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

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

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

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As to his mother, it would be well that she should so far return to the usages of the world as to dine at the house of her son's friend.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

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 When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

the act of departing

From this reading "It is only going back to what you used to be," he said.

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

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

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

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

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From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

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

From this reading As to his mother, it would be well that she should so far return to the usages of the world as to dine at the house of her son's friend.

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

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

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

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

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

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

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

From this reading As to his mother, it would be well that she should so far return to the usages of the world as to dine at the house of her son's friend.

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

From this reading THE SCHEME IS SUCCESSFUL.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As to his mother, it would be well that she should so far return to the usages of the world as to dine at the house of her son's friend.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

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

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

not any; not one

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

and nothing more

From this reading "It is only going back to what you used to be," he said.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

above and across; more than

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

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

From this reading As to his mother, it would be well that she should so far return to the usages of the world as to dine at the house of her son's friend.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

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

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is only going back to what you used to be," he said.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading THE SCHEME IS SUCCESSFUL.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

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

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As to his mother, it would be well that she should so far return to the usages of the world as to dine at the house of her son's friend.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading As to his mother, it would be well that she should so far return to the usages of the world as to dine at the house of her son's friend.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading THE SCHEME IS SUCCESSFUL.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

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

From this reading THE SCHEME IS SUCCESSFUL.

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

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

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

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

plural of “usage” — the act of using

From this reading As to his mother, it would be well that she should so far return to the usages of the world as to dine at the house of her son's friend.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "It is only going back to what you used to be," he said.

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

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading As to his mother, it would be well that she should so far return to the usages of the world as to dine at the house of her son's friend.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "It is only going back to what you used to be," he said.

at the time that

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

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

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading When the matter was mentioned to George Roden by his mother he could see no reason why she should not dine at Hendon Hall.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He himself was glad to have an opportunity of getting over that roughness of feeling which had certainly existed between him and his friend when they parted with each other on the road.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading As to his mother, it would be well that she should so far return to the usages of the world as to dine at the house of her son's friend.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As to his mother, it would be well that she should so far return to the usages of the world as to dine at the house of her son's friend.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It is only going back to what you used to be," he said.