Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading UNHAPPY LOTTIE "AND so you've had a thoroughly enjoyable time?" said Dr. Reed.

later than; following

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

(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 It was so nice having the Wyndhams at Teymouth; I like them all so much, father, and so does Granny.

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

From this reading UNHAPPY LOTTIE "AND so you've had a thoroughly enjoyable time?" said Dr. Reed.

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From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He held his daughter at arms' length as he spoke, and looked at her critically.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

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

From this reading He held his daughter at arms' length as he spoke, and looked at her critically.

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From this reading "Yes," assented Ann, "I don't know that I ever enjoyed holidays better.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He held his daughter at arms' length as he spoke, and looked at her critically.

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

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Yes," assented Ann, "I don't know that I ever enjoyed holidays better.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

in a critical manner

From this reading He held his daughter at arms' length as he spoke, and looked at her critically.

a female human offspring

From this reading He held his daughter at arms' length as he spoke, and looked at her critically.

-ing form of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

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

From this reading It was so nice having the Wyndhams at Teymouth; I like them all so much, father, and so does Granny.

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

From this reading "Yes," assented Ann, "I don't know that I ever enjoyed holidays better.

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

From this reading UNHAPPY LOTTIE "AND so you've had a thoroughly enjoyable time?" said Dr. Reed.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading UNHAPPY LOTTIE "AND so you've had a thoroughly enjoyable time?" said Dr. Reed.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading "Yes," assented Ann, "I don't know that I ever enjoyed holidays better.

at any time

From this reading "Yes," assented Ann, "I don't know that I ever enjoyed holidays better.

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

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

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

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading It was so nice having the Wyndhams at Teymouth; I like them all so much, father, and so does Granny.

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

From this reading UNHAPPY LOTTIE "AND so you've had a thoroughly enjoyable time?" said Dr. Reed.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was so nice having the Wyndhams at Teymouth; I like them all so much, father, and so does Granny.

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

From this reading He held his daughter at arms' length as he spoke, and looked at her critically.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He held his daughter at arms' length as he spoke, and looked at her critically.

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

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

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

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

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

From this reading "Yes," assented Ann, "I don't know that I ever enjoyed holidays better.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

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

From this reading "Yes," assented Ann, "I don't know that I ever enjoyed holidays better.

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

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Yes," assented Ann, "I don't know that I ever enjoyed holidays better.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

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

From this reading He held his daughter at arms' length as he spoke, and looked at her critically.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was so nice having the Wyndhams at Teymouth; I like them all so much, father, and so does Granny.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He held his daughter at arms' length as he spoke, and looked at her critically.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

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

From this reading UNHAPPY LOTTIE "AND so you've had a thoroughly enjoyable time?" said Dr. Reed.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was so nice having the Wyndhams at Teymouth; I like them all so much, father, and so does Granny.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading It was so nice having the Wyndhams at Teymouth; I like them all so much, father, and so does Granny.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

according to the clock

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites

From this reading UNHAPPY LOTTIE "AND so you've had a thoroughly enjoyable time?" said Dr. Reed.

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

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading UNHAPPY LOTTIE "AND so you've had a thoroughly enjoyable time?" said Dr. Reed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading UNHAPPY LOTTIE "AND so you've had a thoroughly enjoyable time?" said Dr. Reed.

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

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He held his daughter at arms' length as he spoke, and looked at her critically.

the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

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

From this reading It was so nice having the Wyndhams at Teymouth; I like them all so much, father, and so does Granny.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Yes," assented Ann, "I don't know that I ever enjoyed holidays better.

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

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was so nice having the Wyndhams at Teymouth; I like them all so much, father, and so does Granny.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading UNHAPPY LOTTIE "AND so you've had a thoroughly enjoyable time?" said Dr. Reed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading UNHAPPY LOTTIE "AND so you've had a thoroughly enjoyable time?" said Dr. Reed.

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

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading UNHAPPY LOTTIE "AND so you've had a thoroughly enjoyable time?" said Dr. Reed.

under normal conditions

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

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

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

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

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

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

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

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

From this reading It was the night of Ann and Violet's return to Barford, a few hours after their arrival, between nine and ten o'clock, and Ann and her father were in the surgery, where the latter had been dispensing some medicine, a task which usually fell to the lot of his assistant.

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

From this reading It was so nice having the Wyndhams at Teymouth; I like them all so much, father, and so does Granny.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes," assented Ann, "I don't know that I ever enjoyed holidays better.

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

From this reading UNHAPPY LOTTIE "AND so you've had a thoroughly enjoyable time?" said Dr. Reed.