Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

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

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

an expectation

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

possessive form of “austen” — English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

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

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he was meditating.

young of domestic cattle

From this reading What was to be done about the calf?

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading What was to be done about the calf?

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From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

divisible by two

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

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

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

past form of “garnish” — take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

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

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

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

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

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

From this reading But he was meditating.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

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

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

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From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

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

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

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From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

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

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading But he was meditating.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

not any; not one

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Was there to be a calf, or was there not?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Was there to be a calf, or was there not?

have ownership or possession of

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

a short moral story (often with animal characters)

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

a recklessly extravagant consumer

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

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From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

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

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

possessing sweep

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

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

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Was there to be a calf, or was there not?

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

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

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

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

From this reading But he was meditating.

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From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What was to be done about the calf?

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

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

during the time that

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ON THE TREATMENT OF PRODIGALS While Euphrasia, in a frenzy of anticipation, garnished and swept the room which held for her so many memories of Austen's boyhood, even beating the carpet with her own hands, Hilary Vane went about his business with no apparent lack of diligence.

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

From this reading He had many times listened to the Reverend Mr. Weightman read the parable from the pulpit, but he had never reflected how it would be to be the father of a real prodigal.