Chapter XL · Conclusion

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

in the past

From this reading “Queenie and I were married two days ago, and are spending our honey-moon at Brierstone.

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

From this reading “Queenie and I were married two days ago, and are spending our honey-moon at Brierstone.

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

From this reading “Queenie and I were married two days ago, and are spending our honey-moon at Brierstone.

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

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

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From this reading “Queenie and I were married two days ago, and are spending our honey-moon at Brierstone.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “Queenie and I were married two days ago, and are spending our honey-moon at Brierstone.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Margery will explain.

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

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

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

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

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

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

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

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

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

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

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

From this reading “Queenie and I were married two days ago, and are spending our honey-moon at Brierstone.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

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

From this reading “Queenie and I were married two days ago, and are spending our honey-moon at Brierstone.

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

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

a small natural hill

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

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

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

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

From this reading Margery will explain.

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

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

joined in matrimony

From this reading “Queenie and I were married two days ago, and are spending our honey-moon at Brierstone.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

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

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

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

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

information about recent and important events

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Queenie and I were married two days ago, and are spending our honey-moon at Brierstone.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

large open car seating four with folding top

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

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

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

a strong liking

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

housing available for people to live in

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

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

From this reading “Queenie and I were married two days ago, and are spending our honey-moon at Brierstone.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

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

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading “Queenie and I were married two days ago, and are spending our honey-moon at Brierstone.

having a supporting base

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

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

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

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

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

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

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

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

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

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

From this reading “Queenie and I were married two days ago, and are spending our honey-moon at Brierstone.

the act of using

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

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

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

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

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

at the time that

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

in or at the place that

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.

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

From this reading As soon as they were located in their new quarters at the farm-house, which they had chosen in preference to the hotel, Phil sent the following telegram to his mother:

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Margery will explain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Margery’s little phaeton, which she had bought for her own use, was standing before the Knoll, where she was calling, and where Grandma Ferguson was spending the afternoon with her step-daughter, when the telegram was received, and thus the parties most interested had the news at the same time.