Chapter XX

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

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An unusually large number of private details had rendered headquarters short of men used for such duty, he explained.

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

From this reading THE WAY THE SCHEME WORKED OUT The next morning witnessed the departure of Celia, bag and baggage.

a formal public statement

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

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

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

on or to one side

From this reading Aside from that one item of interest, nothing occurred that day to disturb the peace of the household of Las Golondrinas.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading THE WAY THE SCHEME WORKED OUT The next morning witnessed the departure of Celia, bag and baggage.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading THE WAY THE SCHEME WORKED OUT The next morning witnessed the departure of Celia, bag and baggage.

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

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

possessive form of “carroll” — English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

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From this reading THE WAY THE SCHEME WORKED OUT The next morning witnessed the departure of Celia, bag and baggage.

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From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Aside from that one item of interest, nothing occurred that day to disturb the peace of the household of Las Golondrinas.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

the act of departing

From this reading THE WAY THE SCHEME WORKED OUT The next morning witnessed the departure of Celia, bag and baggage.

true confidential information

From this reading An unusually large number of private details had rendered headquarters short of men used for such duty, he explained.

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

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

move deeply

From this reading Aside from that one item of interest, nothing occurred that day to disturb the peace of the household of Las Golondrinas.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading An unusually large number of private details had rendered headquarters short of men used for such duty, he explained.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

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

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

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

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading An unusually large number of private details had rendered headquarters short of men used for such duty, he explained.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Aside from that one item of interest, nothing occurred that day to disturb the peace of the household of Las Golondrinas.

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From this reading Aside from that one item of interest, nothing occurred that day to disturb the peace of the household of Las Golondrinas.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

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

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

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

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading An unusually large number of private details had rendered headquarters short of men used for such duty, he explained.

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

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

a social unit living together

From this reading Aside from that one item of interest, nothing occurred that day to disturb the peace of the household of Las Golondrinas.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Aside from that one item of interest, nothing occurred that day to disturb the peace of the household of Las Golondrinas.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading Aside from that one item of interest, nothing occurred that day to disturb the peace of the household of Las Golondrinas.

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From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading An unusually large number of private details had rendered headquarters short of men used for such duty, he explained.

plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Aside from that one item of interest, nothing occurred that day to disturb the peace of the household of Las Golondrinas.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

something that is lost

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

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

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

the force of workers available

From this reading An unusually large number of private details had rendered headquarters short of men used for such duty, he explained.

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

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE WAY THE SCHEME WORKED OUT The next morning witnessed the departure of Celia, bag and baggage.

a form of address for a man

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE WAY THE SCHEME WORKED OUT The next morning witnessed the departure of Celia, bag and baggage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Aside from that one item of interest, nothing occurred that day to disturb the peace of the household of Las Golondrinas.

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

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading An unusually large number of private details had rendered headquarters short of men used for such duty, he explained.

come into possession of

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Aside from that one item of interest, nothing occurred that day to disturb the peace of the household of Las Golondrinas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WAY THE SCHEME WORKED OUT The next morning witnessed the departure of Celia, bag and baggage.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Aside from that one item of interest, nothing occurred that day to disturb the peace of the household of Las Golondrinas.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE WAY THE SCHEME WORKED OUT The next morning witnessed the departure of Celia, bag and baggage.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Aside from that one item of interest, nothing occurred that day to disturb the peace of the household of Las Golondrinas.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading An unusually large number of private details had rendered headquarters short of men used for such duty, he explained.

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

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading An unusually large number of private details had rendered headquarters short of men used for such duty, he explained.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading THE WAY THE SCHEME WORKED OUT The next morning witnessed the departure of Celia, bag and baggage.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading An unusually large number of private details had rendered headquarters short of men used for such duty, he explained.

as a signal

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading An unusually large number of private details had rendered headquarters short of men used for such duty, he explained.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Aside from that one item of interest, nothing occurred that day to disturb the peace of the household of Las Golondrinas.

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

From this reading THE WAY THE SCHEME WORKED OUT The next morning witnessed the departure of Celia, bag and baggage.

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

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

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

From this reading Aside from that one item of interest, nothing occurred that day to disturb the peace of the household of Las Golondrinas.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading An unusually large number of private details had rendered headquarters short of men used for such duty, he explained.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading An unusually large number of private details had rendered headquarters short of men used for such duty, he explained.

precisely as stated

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

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

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE WAY THE SCHEME WORKED OUT The next morning witnessed the departure of Celia, bag and baggage.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With Emily now installed as cook and a very good cook, at that, the loss of Celia’s services was not so vital, particularly as Emily’s sister, Jennie, had promised her services the following week.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading THE WAY THE SCHEME WORKED OUT The next morning witnessed the departure of Celia, bag and baggage.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE WAY THE SCHEME WORKED OUT The next morning witnessed the departure of Celia, bag and baggage.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.

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

From this reading What signally worried and annoyed Miss Martha, however, was Mr. Carroll’s regretful announcement at dinner that evening to the effect that he would not be able to obtain the services of a guard for at least three days.