Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

the state capital of South Australia

From this reading ADELAIDE PROCTOR.

(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 “Till now thy soul hath been all glad and gay, Bid it arise and look on grief to-day.”

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

From this reading “Till now thy soul hath been all glad and gay, Bid it arise and look on grief to-day.”

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading “Till now thy soul hath been all glad and gay, Bid it arise and look on grief to-day.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

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

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

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From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Till now thy soul hath been all glad and gay, Bid it arise and look on grief to-day.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading One of these was to take place the day before Miss Prescott’s garden party.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

propose a payment

From this reading “Till now thy soul hath been all glad and gay, Bid it arise and look on grief to-day.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

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

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

past form of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

carefully weighed

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One of these was to take place the day before Miss Prescott’s garden party.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading One of these was to take place the day before Miss Prescott’s garden party.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading “Till now thy soul hath been all glad and gay, Bid it arise and look on grief to-day.”

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “Till now thy soul hath been all glad and gay, Bid it arise and look on grief to-day.”

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading “Till now thy soul hath been all glad and gay, Bid it arise and look on grief to-day.”

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

a formal association of people with similar interests

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

an old form of “has”

From this reading “Till now thy soul hath been all glad and gay, Bid it arise and look on grief to-day.”

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

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

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

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

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Till now thy soul hath been all glad and gay, Bid it arise and look on grief to-day.”

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

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Till now thy soul hath been all glad and gay, Bid it arise and look on grief to-day.”

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

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

From this reading One of these was to take place the day before Miss Prescott’s garden party.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “Till now thy soul hath been all glad and gay, Bid it arise and look on grief to-day.”

occurring from time to time

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of these was to take place the day before Miss Prescott’s garden party.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Till now thy soul hath been all glad and gay, Bid it arise and look on grief to-day.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of these was to take place the day before Miss Prescott’s garden party.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading One of these was to take place the day before Miss Prescott’s garden party.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading One of these was to take place the day before Miss Prescott’s garden party.

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From this reading One of these was to take place the day before Miss Prescott’s garden party.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

someone who supervises (an examination)

From this reading ADELAIDE PROCTOR.

plural of “promoter” — someone who is an active supporter and advocate

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

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

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading “Till now thy soul hath been all glad and gay, Bid it arise and look on grief to-day.”

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

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

carry out

From this reading One of these was to take place the day before Miss Prescott’s garden party.

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

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of these was to take place the day before Miss Prescott’s garden party.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading “Till now thy soul hath been all glad and gay, Bid it arise and look on grief to-day.”

up to a particular time

From this reading “Till now thy soul hath been all glad and gay, Bid it arise and look on grief to-day.”

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

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

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

From this reading “Till now thy soul hath been all glad and gay, Bid it arise and look on grief to-day.”

the upper part of anything

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

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

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

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

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

a Caucasian

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

which person or people

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading It was to be given at Carrara, the very pretty grounds on the top of the cliff, belonging to Captain Henderson, the managing partner in the extensive marble works of Mr. White, who lived at Rocca Marina, in the Riviera.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THERE was a Guild at St. Kenelm’s which was considered by the promoters to be superior to the Girls’ Friendly Society, and which comprised about a dozen young women, who attended classes held by Sister Beata, and occasional modest entertainments given by Lady Flight.