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 Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It is always well, I think, to drop family dissensions."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I myself," said the letter, "am going for three weeks to the Cedars.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

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

From this reading Lady Ball has written to me, and as she seems to wish it, I shall go.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Lady Ball has written to me, and as she seems to wish it, I shall go.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

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From this reading It is always well, I think, to drop family dissensions."

let fall to the ground

From this reading It is always well, I think, to drop family dissensions."

a social unit living together

From this reading It is always well, I think, to drop family dissensions."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I myself," said the letter, "am going for three weeks to the Cedars.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Lady Ball has written to me, and as she seems to wish it, I shall go.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

the act of departing

From this reading "I myself," said the letter, "am going for three weeks to the Cedars.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

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

From this reading Lady Ball has written to me, and as she seems to wish it, I shall go.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

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

From this reading "I myself," said the letter, "am going for three weeks to the Cedars.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

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

From this reading It is always well, I think, to drop family dissensions."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Ball has written to me, and as she seems to wish it, I shall go.

go away from a place

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

the literary culture

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

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

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Lady Ball has written to me, and as she seems to wish it, I shall go.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I myself," said the letter, "am going for three weeks to the Cedars.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

go across or through

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

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

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I myself," said the letter, "am going for three weeks to the Cedars.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Lady Ball has written to me, and as she seems to wish it, I shall go.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Lady Ball has written to me, and as she seems to wish it, I shall go.

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

From this reading Lady Ball has written to me, and as she seems to wish it, I shall go.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

the sister of your spouse

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It is always well, I think, to drop family dissensions."

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

From this reading "I myself," said the letter, "am going for three weeks to the Cedars.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "I myself," said the letter, "am going for three weeks to the Cedars.

(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 It is always well, I think, to drop family dissensions."

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Lady Ball has written to me, and as she seems to wish it, I shall go.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Goes to the Cedars About the middle of December Mrs Mackenzie, of Gower Street, received a letter from her sister-in-law at Littlebath, in which it was proposed that Susanna should pass the Christmas holidays with her father and mother.

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

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

the act of creating written works

From this reading The letter said a great deal more, for Margaret Mackenzie, not having much business on hand, was fond of writing long letters; but the upshot of it was, that she would leave Susanna in Gower Street, on her way to the Cedars, and call for her on her return home.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Lady Ball has written to me, and as she seems to wish it, I shall go.