Chapter XIV

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

From this reading LUKE ROWAN PAYS A SECOND VISIT TO BRAGG'S END.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

later than; following

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

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

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

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From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

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

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

(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 She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

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

From this reading LUKE ROWAN PAYS A SECOND VISIT TO BRAGG'S END.

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

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

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

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

a female human offspring

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading LUKE ROWAN PAYS A SECOND VISIT TO BRAGG'S END.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

the act of departing

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

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

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading And indeed she was not happy in her mind.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

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

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

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

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading And indeed she was not happy in her mind.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

temporary living quarters

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading LUKE ROWAN PAYS A SECOND VISIT TO BRAGG'S END.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading And indeed she was not happy in her mind.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

a particular point in time

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And indeed she was not happy in her mind.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

plural of “pay” — something that remunerates

From this reading LUKE ROWAN PAYS A SECOND VISIT TO BRAGG'S END.

fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

first in rank or degree

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

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

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits

From this reading LUKE ROWAN PAYS A SECOND VISIT TO BRAGG'S END.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading LUKE ROWAN PAYS A SECOND VISIT TO BRAGG'S END.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

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

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

a pen for sheep

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

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

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

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

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

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

From this reading LUKE ROWAN PAYS A SECOND VISIT TO BRAGG'S END.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading LUKE ROWAN PAYS A SECOND VISIT TO BRAGG'S END.

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

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

(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 would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

at the time that

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

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

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

in a willing manner

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Early after breakfast on that morning,--that morning on which Tappitt had for a moment thought of braining Luke Rowan with the poker,--Mrs. Ray started from the cottage on her mission into Baslehurst.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading She was going to see her daughter, Mrs. Prime, at Miss Pucker's lodgings, and felt sure that the object of her visit was to be a further discourse on the danger of admitting that wolf Rowan into the sheepfold at Bragg's End.

the words that are spoken

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.

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

From this reading She would willingly have avoided the conference had she been able to do so, knowing well that Mrs. Prime would get the better of her in words when called upon to talk without having Rachel at her back.