Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Hester did not fail a second time to warn the Gresleys of the arrival of guests.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

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

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Hester did not fail a second time to warn the Gresleys of the arrival of guests.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "And it is very likely if they take a fancy to her they will ask her to stay at the Towers while she is in the neighborhood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Miss West will like to meet them," she remarked to Hester, whose jaw dropped at the name of Pratt.

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From this reading "On s'ennuie presque toujours avec ceux qu'on ennuie."

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

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From this reading "On s'ennuie presque toujours avec ceux qu'on ennuie."

someone who is a detective

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Hester did not fail a second time to warn the Gresleys of the arrival of guests.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading "Miss West will like to meet them," she remarked to Hester, whose jaw dropped at the name of Pratt.

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

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

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From this reading "On s'ennuie presque toujours avec ceux qu'on ennuie."

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Hester did not fail a second time to warn the Gresleys of the arrival of guests.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading "And it is very likely if they take a fancy to her they will ask her to stay at the Towers while she is in the neighborhood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

in a gracious or graceful manner

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

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From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

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From this reading Hester did not fail a second time to warn the Gresleys of the arrival of guests.

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

From this reading Hester did not fail a second time to warn the Gresleys of the arrival of guests.

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

From this reading "And it is very likely if they take a fancy to her they will ask her to stay at the Towers while she is in the neighborhood.

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From this reading Hester did not fail a second time to warn the Gresleys of the arrival of guests.

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

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "And it is very likely if they take a fancy to her they will ask her to stay at the Towers while she is in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

attractive and tempting

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

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

From this reading "And it is very likely if they take a fancy to her they will ask her to stay at the Towers while she is in the neighborhood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading "Miss West will like to meet them," she remarked to Hester, whose jaw dropped at the name of Pratt.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Miss West will like to meet them," she remarked to Hester, whose jaw dropped at the name of Pratt.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading "And it is very likely if they take a fancy to her they will ask her to stay at the Towers while she is in the neighborhood.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

come together

From this reading "Miss West will like to meet them," she remarked to Hester, whose jaw dropped at the name of Pratt.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

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

From this reading "Miss West will like to meet them," she remarked to Hester, whose jaw dropped at the name of Pratt.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Miss West will like to meet them," she remarked to Hester, whose jaw dropped at the name of Pratt.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading "And it is very likely if they take a fancy to her they will ask her to stay at the Towers while she is in the neighborhood.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hester did not fail a second time to warn the Gresleys of the arrival of guests.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hester did not fail a second time to warn the Gresleys of the arrival of guests.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "On s'ennuie presque toujours avec ceux qu'on ennuie."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

relating to or supported by or located in a parish

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

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From this reading "Miss West will like to meet them," she remarked to Hester, whose jaw dropped at the name of Pratt.

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

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

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From this reading "On s'ennuie presque toujours avec ceux qu'on ennuie."

presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

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From this reading "On s'ennuie presque toujours avec ceux qu'on ennuie."

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

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Miss West will like to meet them," she remarked to Hester, whose jaw dropped at the name of Pratt.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

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From this reading "On s'ennuie presque toujours avec ceux qu'on ennuie."

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

From this reading Hester did not fail a second time to warn the Gresleys of the arrival of guests.

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

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "And it is very likely if they take a fancy to her they will ask her to stay at the Towers while she is in the neighborhood.

carry out

From this reading "And it is very likely if they take a fancy to her they will ask her to stay at the Towers while she is in the neighborhood.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

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

From this reading Hester did not fail a second time to warn the Gresleys of the arrival of guests.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Miss West will like to meet them," she remarked to Hester, whose jaw dropped at the name of Pratt.

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

From this reading "And it is very likely if they take a fancy to her they will ask her to stay at the Towers while she is in the neighborhood.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Hester did not fail a second time to warn the Gresleys of the arrival of guests.

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

From this reading Hester did not fail a second time to warn the Gresleys of the arrival of guests.

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From this reading "On s'ennuie presque toujours avec ceux qu'on ennuie."

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading "And it is very likely if they take a fancy to her they will ask her to stay at the Towers while she is in the neighborhood.

precisely as stated

From this reading "And it is very likely if they take a fancy to her they will ask her to stay at the Towers while she is in the neighborhood.

notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading Hester did not fail a second time to warn the Gresleys of the arrival of guests.

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

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

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

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading "Miss West will like to meet them," she remarked to Hester, whose jaw dropped at the name of Pratt.

at the time that

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

during the time that

From this reading She mentioned it in time to allow of the making of cakes, and Mr. Gresley graciously signified his intention of returning early from his parochial rounds on the afternoon when Dick and Rachel were expected, while Mrs. Gresley announced that the occasion was a propitious one for inviting the Pratts to tea.

belonging to which person

From this reading "Miss West will like to meet them," she remarked to Hester, whose jaw dropped at the name of Pratt.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Miss West will like to meet them," she remarked to Hester, whose jaw dropped at the name of Pratt.