Chapter XVI

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

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Little Mildred was very sad that she was not allowed to take him his "tup of toffee."

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

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

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

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading When he felt better he would ask for what he wanted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading When he felt better he would ask for what he wanted.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading Blinds in the invalid's room were carefully closed and the door locked, with the key in Molly's pocket.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Blinds in the invalid's room were carefully closed and the door locked, with the key in Molly's pocket.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Blinds in the invalid's room were carefully closed and the door locked, with the key in Molly's pocket.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

move deeply

From this reading Instructions were sternly given that nobody must disturb him.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Blinds in the invalid's room were carefully closed and the door locked, with the key in Molly's pocket.

king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

communicated in words

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When he felt better he would ask for what he wanted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Instructions were sternly given that nobody must disturb him.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

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

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

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

From this reading When he felt better he would ask for what he wanted.

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

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

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

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

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

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

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

From this reading Blinds in the invalid's room were carefully closed and the door locked, with the key in Molly's pocket.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Instructions were sternly given that nobody must disturb him.

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

From this reading Blinds in the invalid's room were carefully closed and the door locked, with the key in Molly's pocket.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Blinds in the invalid's room were carefully closed and the door locked, with the key in Molly's pocket.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Little Mildred was very sad that she was not allowed to take him his "tup of toffee."

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading Blinds in the invalid's room were carefully closed and the door locked, with the key in Molly's pocket.

any unwholesome or desperate condition

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

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

From this reading Little Mildred was very sad that she was not allowed to take him his "tup of toffee."

popular aquarium fish

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish

From this reading Blinds in the invalid's room were carefully closed and the door locked, with the key in Molly's pocket.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Instructions were sternly given that nobody must disturb him.

acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

information about recent and important events

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Instructions were sternly given that nobody must disturb him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Little Mildred was very sad that she was not allowed to take him his "tup of toffee."

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Blinds in the invalid's room were carefully closed and the door locked, with the key in Molly's pocket.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

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

From this reading Blinds in the invalid's room were carefully closed and the door locked, with the key in Molly's pocket.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Little Mildred was very sad that she was not allowed to take him his "tup of toffee."

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

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

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

From this reading Little Mildred was very sad that she was not allowed to take him his "tup of toffee."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

in a grave and sedate manner

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading Instructions were sternly given that nobody must disturb him.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

a state of acute pain

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

carry out

From this reading Little Mildred was very sad that she was not allowed to take him his "tup of toffee."

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

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

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

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

From this reading Little Mildred was very sad that she was not allowed to take him his "tup of toffee."

caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets

From this reading Little Mildred was very sad that she was not allowed to take him his "tup of toffee."

uncastrated adult male sheep

From this reading Little Mildred was very sad that she was not allowed to take him his "tup of toffee."

precisely as stated

From this reading Little Mildred was very sad that she was not allowed to take him his "tup of toffee."

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading When he felt better he would ask for what he wanted.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

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

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

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

From this reading Blinds in the invalid's room were carefully closed and the door locked, with the key in Molly's pocket.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When he felt better he would ask for what he wanted.

at the time that

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading WAR RELIEF Edwin Green occasionally had an attack of neuralgia that incapacitated him for work for at least a day, so when Molly solemnly gave out the news that her poor husband was suffering with one of his spells of that painful malady, sympathy was expressed by servants, teachers, and students.

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

From this reading When he felt better he would ask for what he wanted.