Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

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

From this reading The girl had hitherto been in entire ignorance both as to the will being missing, and of the interest she had in it.

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

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

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

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The girl had hitherto been in entire ignorance both as to the will being missing, and of the interest she had in it.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The girl had hitherto been in entire ignorance both as to the will being missing, and of the interest she had in it.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The girl had hitherto been in entire ignorance both as to the will being missing, and of the interest she had in it.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading The girl had hitherto been in entire ignorance both as to the will being missing, and of the interest she had in it.

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

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

a young female

From this reading The girl had hitherto been in entire ignorance both as to the will being missing, and of the interest she had in it.

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

From this reading The girl had hitherto been in entire ignorance both as to the will being missing, and of the interest she had in it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

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

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

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

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

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

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The girl had hitherto been in entire ignorance both as to the will being missing, and of the interest she had in it.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading The girl had hitherto been in entire ignorance both as to the will being missing, and of the interest she had in it.

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

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The girl had hitherto been in entire ignorance both as to the will being missing, and of the interest she had in it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The girl had hitherto been in entire ignorance both as to the will being missing, and of the interest she had in it.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

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From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

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

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

not able to be found

From this reading The girl had hitherto been in entire ignorance both as to the will being missing, and of the interest she had in it.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

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

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

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From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

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

From this reading The girl had hitherto been in entire ignorance both as to the will being missing, and of the interest she had in it.

be seated

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

carry out

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

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

From this reading TALLBOYS' VISITOR.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

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

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

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

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

someone who visits

From this reading TALLBOYS' VISITOR.

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

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

at the time that

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The girl had hitherto been in entire ignorance both as to the will being missing, and of the interest she had in it.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was now called in from the garden, and was much surprised when her father told her to sit down, as he and her mother wished to have a serious talk with her.

the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.

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

From this reading Mr. Withers was fully justified in his conviction that there need be no doubt as to the view Mabel would take of the Miss Penfold's offer.