Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

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

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

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

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During the following week, matters went on very smoothly at the well newly opened on Mr. Simpson's wood-lot.

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

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The road had been built, the house for the workmen was well under way, and the tank completed.

plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The road had been built, the house for the workmen was well under way, and the tank completed.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The road had been built, the house for the workmen was well under way, and the tank completed.

without stop or interruption

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

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

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the following week, matters went on very smoothly at the well newly opened on Mr. Simpson's wood-lot.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading During the following week, matters went on very smoothly at the well newly opened on Mr. Simpson's wood-lot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

destroyed or killed

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

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

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

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

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

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

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

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

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

to make better

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

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

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

small in range or scope

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

for more time

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

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

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

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

From this reading MASSIE'S SCHEME.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading During the following week, matters went on very smoothly at the well newly opened on Mr. Simpson's wood-lot.

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

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

a form of address for a man

From this reading During the following week, matters went on very smoothly at the well newly opened on Mr. Simpson's wood-lot.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

very recently

From this reading During the following week, matters went on very smoothly at the well newly opened on Mr. Simpson's wood-lot.

not any; not one

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

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

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the following week, matters went on very smoothly at the well newly opened on Mr. Simpson's wood-lot.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading During the following week, matters went on very smoothly at the well newly opened on Mr. Simpson's wood-lot.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

on the contrary

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The road had been built, the house for the workmen was well under way, and the tank completed.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading MASSIE'S SCHEME.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

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

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

possessive form of “simpson” — United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication

From this reading During the following week, matters went on very smoothly at the well newly opened on Mr. Simpson's wood-lot.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading During the following week, matters went on very smoothly at the well newly opened on Mr. Simpson's wood-lot.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading The road had been built, the house for the workmen was well under way, and the tank completed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

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

From this reading During the following week, matters went on very smoothly at the well newly opened on Mr. Simpson's wood-lot.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

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

From this reading George had continued steadily to improve, and looked quite like his old self, so much good had prosperity done for him.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The road had been built, the house for the workmen was well under way, and the tank completed.

precisely as stated

From this reading During the following week, matters went on very smoothly at the well newly opened on Mr. Simpson's wood-lot.

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

From this reading The road had been built, the house for the workmen was well under way, and the tank completed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The road had been built, the house for the workmen was well under way, and the tank completed.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading During the following week, matters went on very smoothly at the well newly opened on Mr. Simpson's wood-lot.

(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 During the following week, matters went on very smoothly at the well newly opened on Mr. Simpson's wood-lot.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading During the following week, matters went on very smoothly at the well newly opened on Mr. Simpson's wood-lot.

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

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

during the time that

From this reading His mother, recognizing the fact that she could no longer be of service to him, and feeling not exactly at home in the rather limited accommodations which the Simpson house afforded, had gone home, while the three boys had settled down as regular boarders, or, rather, guests at the Simpson farm.

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

From this reading During the following week, matters went on very smoothly at the well newly opened on Mr. Simpson's wood-lot.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading The road had been built, the house for the workmen was well under way, and the tank completed.