Chapter VII

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

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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I lavished all my care upon the front room to make it possible for patients.

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

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

replying

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

accomplishment of an objective

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in or near a particular place or position

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in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The back room was furnished with my trunk and a stool.

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

From this reading It is a wonderful thing to have a house of your own for the first time, however humble it may be.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

a male with the same parents as someone else

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obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

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the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading I lavished all my care upon the front room to make it possible for patients.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

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the act of making something clean

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

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the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It is a wonderful thing to have a house of your own for the first time, however humble it may be.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is a wonderful thing to have a house of your own for the first time, however humble it may be.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading I lavished all my care upon the front room to make it possible for patients.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The back room was furnished with my trunk and a stool.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is a wonderful thing to have a house of your own for the first time, however humble it may be.

to a considerable degree

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

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

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a social unit living together

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It is a wonderful thing to have a house of your own for the first time, however humble it may be.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading It is a wonderful thing to have a house of your own for the first time, however humble it may be.

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

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

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the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

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

From this reading It is a wonderful thing to have a house of your own for the first time, however humble it may be.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a wonderful thing to have a house of your own for the first time, however humble it may be.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

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past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

From this reading I lavished all my care upon the front room to make it possible for patients.

a characteristic state or mode of living

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engage in

From this reading I lavished all my care upon the front room to make it possible for patients.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is a wonderful thing to have a house of your own for the first time, however humble it may be.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

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marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

belonging to the person speaking

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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have ownership or possession of

From this reading It is a wonderful thing to have a house of your own for the first time, however humble it may be.

plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

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plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

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capable of happening or existing

From this reading I lavished all my care upon the front room to make it possible for patients.

a customary way of operation or behavior

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beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

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on the contrary

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

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

From this reading I lavished all my care upon the front room to make it possible for patients.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

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plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

do one's shopping

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searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

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take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

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a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading The back room was furnished with my trunk and a stool.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

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levy a tax on

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used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

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

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

a special situation

From this reading It is a wonderful thing to have a house of your own for the first time, however humble it may be.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

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

From this reading It is a wonderful thing to have a house of your own for the first time, however humble it may be.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

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the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading The back room was furnished with my trunk and a stool.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

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a formal word for “on”

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

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

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

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

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

in the company of; together with

From this reading What with cleaning up, answering the bell, doing my modest shopping, which was measured in pennies rather than shillings, and perfecting my simple household arrangements, the time did not hang heavily upon my hands.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading It is a wonderful thing to have a house of your own for the first time, however humble it may be.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It is a wonderful thing to have a house of your own for the first time, however humble it may be.