Chapter III

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

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading When Father Nat made the above remark, she paused in what she was doing and said,-- “Two months, Father Nat!

later than; following

From this reading She and her mother managed Father Nat’s household matters as well as their own, whilst he looked after the outdoor work of the two farms.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Virtually they really formed but one community: all their interests were in common; but they maintained their separate establishments.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

next to; at the side of

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Virtually they really formed but one community: all their interests were in common; but they maintained their separate establishments.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Virtually they really formed but one community: all their interests were in common; but they maintained their separate establishments.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Virtually they really formed but one community: all their interests were in common; but they maintained their separate establishments.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading When Father Nat made the above remark, she paused in what she was doing and said,-- “Two months, Father Nat!

plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Virtually they really formed but one community: all their interests were in common; but they maintained their separate establishments.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading She and her mother managed Father Nat’s household matters as well as their own, whilst he looked after the outdoor work of the two farms.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Virtually they really formed but one community: all their interests were in common; but they maintained their separate establishments.

destroyed or killed

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

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

From this reading She and her mother managed Father Nat’s household matters as well as their own, whilst he looked after the outdoor work of the two farms.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

a social unit living together

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

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

From this reading Virtually they really formed but one community: all their interests were in common; but they maintained their separate establishments.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Virtually they really formed but one community: all their interests were in common; but they maintained their separate establishments.

a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

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

From this reading She and her mother managed Father Nat’s household matters as well as their own, whilst he looked after the outdoor work of the two farms.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When Father Nat made the above remark, she paused in what she was doing and said,-- “Two months, Father Nat!

kept in good condition

From this reading Virtually they really formed but one community: all their interests were in common; but they maintained their separate establishments.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading She and her mother managed Father Nat’s household matters as well as their own, whilst he looked after the outdoor work of the two farms.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading She and her mother managed Father Nat’s household matters as well as their own, whilst he looked after the outdoor work of the two farms.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

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

From this reading She and her mother managed Father Nat’s household matters as well as their own, whilst he looked after the outdoor work of the two farms.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

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

From this reading She and her mother managed Father Nat’s household matters as well as their own, whilst he looked after the outdoor work of the two farms.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

information about recent and important events

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

not any; not one

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

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

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

the ending of a series or sequence

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Virtually they really formed but one community: all their interests were in common; but they maintained their separate establishments.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading She and her mother managed Father Nat’s household matters as well as their own, whilst he looked after the outdoor work of the two farms.

above and across; more than

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She and her mother managed Father Nat’s household matters as well as their own, whilst he looked after the outdoor work of the two farms.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading When Father Nat made the above remark, she paused in what she was doing and said,-- “Two months, Father Nat!

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Virtually they really formed but one community: all their interests were in common; but they maintained their separate establishments.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading When Father Nat made the above remark, she paused in what she was doing and said,-- “Two months, Father Nat!

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

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading Virtually they really formed but one community: all their interests were in common; but they maintained their separate establishments.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

having a supporting base

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She and her mother managed Father Nat’s household matters as well as their own, whilst he looked after the outdoor work of the two farms.

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

From this reading Virtually they really formed but one community: all their interests were in common; but they maintained their separate establishments.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

two times

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

in essence or effect but not in fact

From this reading Virtually they really formed but one community: all their interests were in common; but they maintained their separate establishments.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

(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 BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

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

From this reading Virtually they really formed but one community: all their interests were in common; but they maintained their separate establishments.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When Father Nat made the above remark, she paused in what she was doing and said,-- “Two months, Father Nat!

at the time that

From this reading When Father Nat made the above remark, she paused in what she was doing and said,-- “Two months, Father Nat!

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

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading She and her mother managed Father Nat’s household matters as well as their own, whilst he looked after the outdoor work of the two farms.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS “Well, Loïs, I think it’s pretty nearly time Roger was back amongst us; he’s been gone over two months,” said Father Nat, standing beside Loïs, as she sat on the broad window-seat, a large basket of household linen beside her, which she was carefully sorting and arranging.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Nokomis, a coloured woman, ruled in the kitchen of Omega Marsh, and in her department suffered no interference; but the linen was Loïs’ care: twice every week she spent the whole day putting it in order.

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

From this reading She and her mother managed Father Nat’s household matters as well as their own, whilst he looked after the outdoor work of the two farms.