Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading He wanted her both to be a little stronger, and to have got a little further with one or two of her studies.

matters of personal concern

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

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

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

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

From this reading He wanted her both to be a little stronger, and to have got a little further with one or two of her studies.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He wanted her both to be a little stronger, and to have got a little further with one or two of her studies.

of a cask or barrel

From this reading And now, consulting with Helen, he broached a new idea on the matter of her lodgment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading And now, consulting with Helen, he broached a new idea on the matter of her lodgment.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

command with authority

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading He wanted her both to be a little stronger, and to have got a little further with one or two of her studies.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He wanted her both to be a little stronger, and to have got a little further with one or two of her studies.

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

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

an event that happens

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He wanted her both to be a little stronger, and to have got a little further with one or two of her studies.

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

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading And now, consulting with Helen, he broached a new idea on the matter of her lodgment.

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

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

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

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

a woman host

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading And now, consulting with Helen, he broached a new idea on the matter of her lodgment.

not in action or at work

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

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

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

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From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

and nothing more

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

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

From this reading He wanted her both to be a little stronger, and to have got a little further with one or two of her studies.

temporary living quarters

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

bringing a charge or accusation against someone

From this reading And now, consulting with Helen, he broached a new idea on the matter of her lodgment.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading And now, consulting with Helen, he broached a new idea on the matter of her lodgment.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading And now, consulting with Helen, he broached a new idea on the matter of her lodgment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

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

From this reading And now, consulting with Helen, he broached a new idea on the matter of her lodgment.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He wanted her both to be a little stronger, and to have got a little further with one or two of her studies.

and nothing more

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He wanted her both to be a little stronger, and to have got a little further with one or two of her studies.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

possessive form of “pastor” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading THE PASTOR'S STUDY.

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

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

a full supply

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

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

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

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

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

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

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He wanted her both to be a little stronger, and to have got a little further with one or two of her studies.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He wanted her both to be a little stronger, and to have got a little further with one or two of her studies.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading THE PASTOR'S STUDY.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

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

From this reading THE PASTOR'S STUDY.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

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

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

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

From this reading He wanted her both to be a little stronger, and to have got a little further with one or two of her studies.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He wanted her both to be a little stronger, and to have got a little further with one or two of her studies.

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

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

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

From this reading Happening at length to hear that visitors were expected, Juliet, notwithstanding the assurances of her hostess that there was plenty of room for her, insisted on finding lodgings, and taking more direct measures for obtaining employment.

which person or people

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.

but in spite of that

From this reading But the curate had not been idle in her affairs, and had already arranged for her with some of his own people who had small children, only he had meant she should not begin just yet.