Chapter XIX

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

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

later than; following

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

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From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

(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 "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

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

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

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From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

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From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

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

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading I wonder if you would be patient in the circumstances?"

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

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

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

in a comforting or consoling manner

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

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

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

with desperation

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

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

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "I wish I could think so," Violet responded, with a sigh, "but I fear that is not likely.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

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

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

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

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

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

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

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

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

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

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

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

From this reading "I wish I could think so," Violet responded, with a sigh, "but I fear that is not likely.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I wonder if you would be patient in the circumstances?"

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

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

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

From this reading "I wish I could think so," Violet responded, with a sigh, "but I fear that is not likely.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

immediately past

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading "I wish I could think so," Violet responded, with a sigh, "but I fear that is not likely.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

in an open way

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

plural of “overture” — orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

a person who requires medical care

From this reading I wonder if you would be patient in the circumstances?"

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

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

From this reading "I wish I could think so," Violet responded, with a sigh, "but I fear that is not likely.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

express in words

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

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

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "I wish I could think so," Violet responded, with a sigh, "but I fear that is not likely.

inflected form of “snub” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

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

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

not in physical motion

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

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

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

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

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I wish I could think so," Violet responded, with a sigh, "but I fear that is not likely.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

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

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

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

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

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

From this reading ANN'S PROMISE THE summer term was drawing to a close, and the girls at Helmsford College were full of plans for the coming holidays.

at the time that

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

which person or people

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I wish I could think so," Violet responded, with a sigh, "but I fear that is not likely.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I wish I could think so," Violet responded, with a sigh, "but I fear that is not likely.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading I wonder if you would be patient in the circumstances?"

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

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."

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

From this reading Most of those who had believed Agnes Hosking's story against Violet Wyndham, and had snubbed her in consequence, had changed their behaviour during the last few weeks and made kindly overtures to her; but there were still a few who stood by Agnes, though, after the apology she had made, they could not openly say that they did so.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Never mind," Ann said consolingly, on one occasion, when Violet had remarked despondently that she feared her character would never be fully cleared from suspicion; "you must have patience, it will all come right some day."