Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Cannock Chase is one of the prettiest parts of England, and as you care for scenery you can get some amusement out of that.

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

From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

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From this reading HARRY ANNESLEY GOES TO TRETTON.

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

From this reading Cannock Chase is one of the prettiest parts of England, and as you care for scenery you can get some amusement out of that.

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

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

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading "There will be a little shooting," he said, "and I have bought two or three horses, which you and Jones can ride.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "There will be a little shooting," he said, "and I have bought two or three horses, which you and Jones can ride.

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From this reading Cannock Chase is one of the prettiest parts of England, and as you care for scenery you can get some amusement out of that.

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

From this reading Cannock Chase is one of the prettiest parts of England, and as you care for scenery you can get some amusement out of that.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Cannock Chase is one of the prettiest parts of England, and as you care for scenery you can get some amusement out of that.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

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

From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Cannock Chase is one of the prettiest parts of England, and as you care for scenery you can get some amusement out of that.

provide entertainment for

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Cannock Chase is one of the prettiest parts of England, and as you care for scenery you can get some amusement out of that.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Cannock Chase is one of the prettiest parts of England, and as you care for scenery you can get some amusement out of that.

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

From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

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

From this reading HARRY ANNESLEY GOES TO TRETTON.

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

From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading HARRY ANNESLEY GOES TO TRETTON.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "There will be a little shooting," he said, "and I have bought two or three horses, which you and Jones can ride.

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

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

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

From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

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

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "There will be a little shooting," he said, "and I have bought two or three horses, which you and Jones can ride.

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

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

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

From this reading "There will be a little shooting," he said, "and I have bought two or three horses, which you and Jones can ride.

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

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

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

From this reading Cannock Chase is one of the prettiest parts of England, and as you care for scenery you can get some amusement out of that.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

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

From this reading "There will be a little shooting," he said, "and I have bought two or three horses, which you and Jones can ride.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

not any; not one

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

held or filled or in use

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

and nothing more

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "There will be a little shooting," he said, "and I have bought two or three horses, which you and Jones can ride.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Cannock Chase is one of the prettiest parts of England, and as you care for scenery you can get some amusement out of that.

the local environment

From this reading Cannock Chase is one of the prettiest parts of England, and as you care for scenery you can get some amusement out of that.

superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Cannock Chase is one of the prettiest parts of England, and as you care for scenery you can get some amusement out of that.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "There will be a little shooting," he said, "and I have bought two or three horses, which you and Jones can ride.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There will be a little shooting," he said, "and I have bought two or three horses, which you and Jones can ride.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

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From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

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

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Cannock Chase is one of the prettiest parts of England, and as you care for scenery you can get some amusement out of that.

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

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading "There will be a little shooting," he said, "and I have bought two or three horses, which you and Jones can ride.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Cannock Chase is one of the prettiest parts of England, and as you care for scenery you can get some amusement out of that.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

carry out

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

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

From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

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

From this reading "There will be a little shooting," he said, "and I have bought two or three horses, which you and Jones can ride.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

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

From this reading HARRY ANNESLEY GOES TO TRETTON.

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From this reading HARRY ANNESLEY GOES TO TRETTON.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "There will be a little shooting," he said, "and I have bought two or three horses, which you and Jones can ride.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

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

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

at the time that

From this reading Harry had promised to go down to Tretton, and when the time came Augustus Scarborough did not allow him to escape from the visit.

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

From this reading "There will be a little shooting," he said, "and I have bought two or three horses, which you and Jones can ride.

which person or people

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "There will be a little shooting," he said, "and I have bought two or three horses, which you and Jones can ride.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

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

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "There will be a little shooting," he said, "and I have bought two or three horses, which you and Jones can ride.

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

From this reading He explained to him that in his father's state of health there would be no company to entertain him; that there was only a maiden sister of his father's staying in the house, and that he intended to take down into the country with him one Septimus Jones, who occupied chambers on the same floor with him in London, and whom Annesley knew to be young Scarborough's most intimate friend.