Chapter V · Chapter 5

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Always admitting that he is there, how could he think of Mrs. Lawler when he's always thinking of you?

(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 Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Always admitting that he is there, how could he think of Mrs. Lawler when he's always thinking of you?

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

From this reading And, besides, out in the snow, too.

any thing at all

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And what did the housemaid tell you of the walking about the passages at night and into each other's rooms?

in addition to; as well as

From this reading And, besides, out in the snow, too.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Always admitting that he is there, how could he think of Mrs. Lawler when he's always thinking of you?

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

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

the act of giving

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

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

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

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

From this reading Always admitting that he is there, how could he think of Mrs. Lawler when he's always thinking of you?

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From this reading Always admitting that he is there, how could he think of Mrs. Lawler when he's always thinking of you?

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

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

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

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

a female domestic

From this reading And what did the housemaid tell you of the walking about the passages at night and into each other's rooms?

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From this reading Always admitting that he is there, how could he think of Mrs. Lawler when he's always thinking of you?

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

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

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

From this reading And, besides, out in the snow, too.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And what did the housemaid tell you of the walking about the passages at night and into each other's rooms?

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

From this reading Always admitting that he is there, how could he think of Mrs. Lawler when he's always thinking of you?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'Not it, miss.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

immediately past

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

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

From this reading Always admitting that he is there, how could he think of Mrs. Lawler when he's always thinking of you?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

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

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

the force of workers available

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

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

From this reading 'Not it, miss.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Always admitting that he is there, how could he think of Mrs. Lawler when he's always thinking of you?

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading And what did the housemaid tell you of the walking about the passages at night and into each other's rooms?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'Not it, miss.

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

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Always admitting that he is there, how could he think of Mrs. Lawler when he's always thinking of you?

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

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

From this reading And what did the housemaid tell you of the walking about the passages at night and into each other's rooms?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And, besides, out in the snow, too.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading And what did the housemaid tell you of the walking about the passages at night and into each other's rooms?

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading And what did the housemaid tell you of the walking about the passages at night and into each other's rooms?

express in words

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading And, besides, out in the snow, too.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

express in words

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Always admitting that he is there, how could he think of Mrs. Lawler when he's always thinking of you?

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

From this reading And, besides, out in the snow, too.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Always admitting that he is there, how could he think of Mrs. Lawler when he's always thinking of you?

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Always admitting that he is there, how could he think of Mrs. Lawler when he's always thinking of you?

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Always admitting that he is there, how could he think of Mrs. Lawler when he's always thinking of you?

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

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And, besides, out in the snow, too.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading And what did the housemaid tell you of the walking about the passages at night and into each other's rooms?

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

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

at the time that

From this reading Always admitting that he is there, how could he think of Mrs. Lawler when he's always thinking of you?

which person or people

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

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

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Always admitting that he is there, how could he think of Mrs. Lawler when he's always thinking of you?

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

From this reading Now, I wouldn't say anything if the weather was fine--like we had last June--and they giving each other meetings out in the park--' 'But what did you tell me about the steward, and how Mrs. Lawler fell in love with all the young men who come to her house?