Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

(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 It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

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

From this reading The fact was that Sarah was glad her father's plans for the day were put an end to.

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

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

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

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

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

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The fact was that Sarah was glad her father's plans for the day were put an end to.

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

From this reading The fact was that Sarah was glad her father's plans for the day were put an end to.

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

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The fact was that Sarah was glad her father's plans for the day were put an end to.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The fact was that Sarah was glad her father's plans for the day were put an end to.

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

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

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

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

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

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

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

From this reading HORATIA SPEAKS OUT.

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

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

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

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

with respect to private feelings

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

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

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

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

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

on one occasion

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

in other respects or ways

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HORATIA SPEAKS OUT.

with respect to the outside

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading The fact was that Sarah was glad her father's plans for the day were put an end to.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

the possibility of future success

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The fact was that Sarah was glad her father's plans for the day were put an end to.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

on the contrary

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

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

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

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

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading HORATIA SPEAKS OUT.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

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

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

a special situation

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

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

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

in the direction of

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.

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

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

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

From this reading The fact was that Sarah was glad her father's plans for the day were put an end to.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading One thing Sarah had learnt from Horatia, and that was to be outwardly respectful to her father, whatever she might inwardly feel towards him.

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

From this reading The next morning dawned cold and rainy; and Sarah was surprised to find that for once the bad weather did not depress her, and the prospect of a day in the house, which she generally dreaded, rather pleased her than otherwise.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading It is true, she had been told the same thing by her mother and brother; but one word from her schoolfellow had had more effect than all her brother's arguments or her mother's scoldings.