Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading "There is no one to look after her," he said, with a deep sigh.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

later than; following

From this reading "There is no one to look after her," he said, with a deep sigh.

a quantity of money

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

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

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Miss Reinhart responded by another.

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

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Miss Reinhart responded by another.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading My father complained; the cook did not evidently take so much pains.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading My father complained; the cook did not evidently take so much pains.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading "There is no one to look after her," he said, with a deep sigh.

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

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading My father complained; the cook did not evidently take so much pains.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

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

From this reading My father complained; the cook did not evidently take so much pains.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

destroyed or killed

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

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

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

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

From this reading "There is no one to look after her," he said, with a deep sigh.

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

From this reading "There is no one to look after her," he said, with a deep sigh.

a social unit living together

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

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

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

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

From this reading "There is no one to look after her," he said, with a deep sigh.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "There is no one to look after her," he said, with a deep sigh.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

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

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My father complained; the cook did not evidently take so much pains.

not any; not one

From this reading "There is no one to look after her," he said, with a deep sigh.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading My father complained; the cook did not evidently take so much pains.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

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

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

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From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading Miss Reinhart responded by another.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There is no one to look after her," he said, with a deep sigh.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "There is no one to look after her," he said, with a deep sigh.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading My father complained; the cook did not evidently take so much pains.

carry out

From this reading My father complained; the cook did not evidently take so much pains.

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

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

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

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There is no one to look after her," he said, with a deep sigh.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

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

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

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

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

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

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

precisely as stated

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

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

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.

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

From this reading The first real rebellion, and the first time that the eyes of people were opened to the amount of influence and authority that Miss Reinhart had acquired in Tayne Hall.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "There is no one to look after her," he said, with a deep sigh.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading One or two domestic matters had gone wrong--nothing very much, but dinner was late several times, and the household machinery did not seem to run on as it had done.