Chapter XX

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

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

later than; following

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

anew

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

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

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Close to the window Mrs. Wyndham was seated, Violet at her side, and her husband opposite to her, whilst the others hovered around.

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

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

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

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

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

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

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

From this reading Close to the window Mrs. Wyndham was seated, Violet at her side, and her husband opposite to her, whilst the others hovered around.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

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

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

opinion or judgment

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

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

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

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

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

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

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "I wonder how many times you've said that within the last hour, Violet," remarked Mr. Wyndham, smiling.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Close to the window Mrs. Wyndham was seated, Violet at her side, and her husband opposite to her, whilst the others hovered around.

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

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Close to the window Mrs. Wyndham was seated, Violet at her side, and her husband opposite to her, whilst the others hovered around.

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

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

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

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

to an unacceptable degree

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

immediately past

From this reading "I wonder how many times you've said that within the last hour, Violet," remarked Mr. Wyndham, smiling.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

provided with artificial light

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "I wonder how many times you've said that within the last hour, Violet," remarked Mr. Wyndham, smiling.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

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

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I wonder how many times you've said that within the last hour, Violet," remarked Mr. Wyndham, smiling.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Close to the window Mrs. Wyndham was seated, Violet at her side, and her husband opposite to her, whilst the others hovered around.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Close to the window Mrs. Wyndham was seated, Violet at her side, and her husband opposite to her, whilst the others hovered around.

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

From this reading Close to the window Mrs. Wyndham was seated, Violet at her side, and her husband opposite to her, whilst the others hovered around.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "I wonder how many times you've said that within the last hour, Violet," remarked Mr. Wyndham, smiling.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I wonder how many times you've said that within the last hour, Violet," remarked Mr. Wyndham, smiling.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Close to the window Mrs. Wyndham was seated, Violet at her side, and her husband opposite to her, whilst the others hovered around.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Close to the window Mrs. Wyndham was seated, Violet at her side, and her husband opposite to her, whilst the others hovered around.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

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

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "I wonder how many times you've said that within the last hour, Violet," remarked Mr. Wyndham, smiling.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I wonder how many times you've said that within the last hour, Violet," remarked Mr. Wyndham, smiling.

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

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

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

From this reading "I wonder how many times you've said that within the last hour, Violet," remarked Mr. Wyndham, smiling.

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

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

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

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

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

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

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

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

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

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Close to the window Mrs. Wyndham was seated, Violet at her side, and her husband opposite to her, whilst the others hovered around.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The gas was lit, but the blind was up and the window open wide to admit as much air as possible, for the weather was almost intolerably hot in London.

in the company of; together with

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "I wonder how many times you've said that within the last hour, Violet," remarked Mr. Wyndham, smiling.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "I wonder how many times you've said that within the last hour, Violet," remarked Mr. Wyndham, smiling.

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

From this reading VIOLET AT HOME AGAIN "OH, mother, how glad I am to be at home again!" cried Violet Wyndham, sincerity in her tone, her eyes shining with a joyous light.

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

From this reading The Wyndhams, mother, father, and children, were assembled in the sitting-room on the evening of Violet's return to her home, after the evening meal, which had been later than usual on the traveller's account.

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

From this reading "I wonder how many times you've said that within the last hour, Violet," remarked Mr. Wyndham, smiling.