Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

later than; following

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

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

From this reading Rachel proved an attentive listener, and after Mr. Gresley had furnished her at length with nutritious details respecting parochial work, he went on:

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

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Rachel proved an attentive listener, and after Mr. Gresley had furnished her at length with nutritious details respecting parochial work, he went on:

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading Rachel proved an attentive listener, and after Mr. Gresley had furnished her at length with nutritious details respecting parochial work, he went on:

next to; at the side of

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Le monde est plein de gens qui ne sont pas plus sages.

the act of departing

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

true confidential information

From this reading Rachel proved an attentive listener, and after Mr. Gresley had furnished her at length with nutritious details respecting parochial work, he went on:

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

marked for certain death

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading Le monde est plein de gens qui ne sont pas plus sages.

formally expressing praise

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

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From this reading --LA FONTAINE.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

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

From this reading Rachel proved an attentive listener, and after Mr. Gresley had furnished her at length with nutritious details respecting parochial work, he went on:

family based on male descent

From this reading Le monde est plein de gens qui ne sont pas plus sages.

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

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record)

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

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

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

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

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

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

From this reading Rachel proved an attentive listener, and after Mr. Gresley had furnished her at length with nutritious details respecting parochial work, he went on:

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From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading --LA FONTAINE.

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

From this reading Le monde est plein de gens qui ne sont pas plus sages.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Rachel proved an attentive listener, and after Mr. Gresley had furnished her at length with nutritious details respecting parochial work, he went on:

someone who listens attentively

From this reading Rachel proved an attentive listener, and after Mr. Gresley had furnished her at length with nutritious details respecting parochial work, he went on:

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

From this reading Le monde est plein de gens qui ne sont pas plus sages.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

From this reading Le monde est plein de gens qui ne sont pas plus sages.

of or providing nourishment

From this reading Rachel proved an attentive listener, and after Mr. Gresley had furnished her at length with nutritious details respecting parochial work, he went on:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

relating to or supported by or located in a parish

From this reading Rachel proved an attentive listener, and after Mr. Gresley had furnished her at length with nutritious details respecting parochial work, he went on:

(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)

From this reading Le monde est plein de gens qui ne sont pas plus sages.

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

From this reading Le monde est plein de gens qui ne sont pas plus sages.

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading Le monde est plein de gens qui ne sont pas plus sages.

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

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

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

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Rachel proved an attentive listener, and after Mr. Gresley had furnished her at length with nutritious details respecting parochial work, he went on:

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

From this reading Le monde est plein de gens qui ne sont pas plus sages.

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

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading Rachel proved an attentive listener, and after Mr. Gresley had furnished her at length with nutritious details respecting parochial work, he went on:

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

plural of “sage” — a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading Le monde est plein de gens qui ne sont pas plus sages.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

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

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

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

From this reading Le monde est plein de gens qui ne sont pas plus sages.

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

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

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

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

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

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

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

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

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

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

showing signs of much wear or use

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

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

From this reading Rachel proved an attentive listener, and after Mr. Gresley had furnished her at length with nutritious details respecting parochial work, he went on:

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

From this reading Mr. Gresley took the seat on the sofa beside Rachel which Ada Pratt had vacated, and after a few kindly eulogistic remarks on the Bishop of Southminster and the responsibilities of wealth, he turned the conversation into the well-worn groove of Warpington.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading If, after the departure of the Pratts, Rachel had hoped for a word with Hester, she was doomed to disappointment.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Rachel proved an attentive listener, and after Mr. Gresley had furnished her at length with nutritious details respecting parochial work, he went on: