Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

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

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

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

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

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From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She has been well brought up, and has the finest sentiments; but it is necessary that she should run away to Paris, and dodge the parson.

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

From this reading Otherwise, how could she be called _The Prodigal Daughter_?"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She has been well brought up, and has the finest sentiments; but it is necessary that she should run away to Paris, and dodge the parson.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading She has been well brought up, and has the finest sentiments; but it is necessary that she should run away to Paris, and dodge the parson.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She has been well brought up, and has the finest sentiments; but it is necessary that she should run away to Paris, and dodge the parson.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Otherwise, how could she be called _The Prodigal Daughter_?"

pleasing or delighting

From this reading "My good friend," said HENRI, "your daughter is charming.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

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

From this reading Otherwise, how could she be called _The Prodigal Daughter_?"

a female human offspring

From this reading "My good friend," said HENRI, "your daughter is charming.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading She has been well brought up, and has the finest sentiments; but it is necessary that she should run away to Paris, and dodge the parson.

a social unit living together

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading She has been well brought up, and has the finest sentiments; but it is necessary that she should run away to Paris, and dodge the parson.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "My good friend," said HENRI, "your daughter is charming.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

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

From this reading "My good friend," said HENRI, "your daughter is charming.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

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

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

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

From this reading She has been well brought up, and has the finest sentiments; but it is necessary that she should run away to Paris, and dodge the parson.

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

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

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

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

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

From this reading Otherwise, how could she be called _The Prodigal Daughter_?"

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

From this reading "My good friend," said HENRI, "your daughter is charming.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She has been well brought up, and has the finest sentiments; but it is necessary that she should run away to Paris, and dodge the parson.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

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

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

immediately past

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

the force of workers available

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

used to form the superlative

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My good friend," said HENRI, "your daughter is charming.

absolutely essential

From this reading She has been well brought up, and has the finest sentiments; but it is necessary that she should run away to Paris, and dodge the parson.

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

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Otherwise, how could she be called _The Prodigal Daughter_?"

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading She has been well brought up, and has the finest sentiments; but it is necessary that she should run away to Paris, and dodge the parson.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

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

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

a recklessly extravagant consumer

From this reading Otherwise, how could she be called _The Prodigal Daughter_?"

plural of “racer” — someone who drives racing cars at high speeds

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading She has been well brought up, and has the finest sentiments; but it is necessary that she should run away to Paris, and dodge the parson.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "My good friend," said HENRI, "your daughter is charming.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading She has been well brought up, and has the finest sentiments; but it is necessary that she should run away to Paris, and dodge the parson.

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

From this reading She has been well brought up, and has the finest sentiments; but it is necessary that she should run away to Paris, and dodge the parson.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She has been well brought up, and has the finest sentiments; but it is necessary that she should run away to Paris, and dodge the parson.

term of address for a man

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She has been well brought up, and has the finest sentiments; but it is necessary that she should run away to Paris, and dodge the parson.

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

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

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

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

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

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

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

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

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

From this reading She has been well brought up, and has the finest sentiments; but it is necessary that she should run away to Paris, and dodge the parson.

precisely as stated

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

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

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading She has been well brought up, and has the finest sentiments; but it is necessary that she should run away to Paris, and dodge the parson.

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

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was obliging to the last degree, Among those he knew, and to whom he owed a deep debt of gratitude (for they had furnished him with an old family mansion, a stud of racers, and passes for himself and circle to Paris) were AUGUSTE LE GRAND, and HENRI LE PETTITT.

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

From this reading SIR JOHN HENRY NEVILLE WOODMERE was the most considerate of men, and he had a very considerate family, and a large circle of considerate acquaintances.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My good friend," said HENRI, "your daughter is charming.