Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

present in great quantity

From this reading Sevenoaks was richer in chain than charms, for its abundant water-power was only partially used.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

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

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

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

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

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

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

several beads threaded together on a string

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

for the reason that

From this reading It plunged, and roared, and played, and sparkled, because it had not half enough to do.

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From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

plural of “cataract” — an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It plunged, and roared, and played, and sparkled, because it had not half enough to do.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It plunged, and roared, and played, and sparkled, because it had not half enough to do.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

every person

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sevenoaks was richer in chain than charms, for its abundant water-power was only partially used.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

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

From this reading It plunged, and roared, and played, and sparkled, because it had not half enough to do.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It plunged, and roared, and played, and sparkled, because it had not half enough to do.

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

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

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

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

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From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

ten 10s

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

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

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Sevenoaks was richer in chain than charms, for its abundant water-power was only partially used.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

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

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

in a northern direction

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It plunged, and roared, and played, and sparkled, because it had not half enough to do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

and nothing more

From this reading Sevenoaks was richer in chain than charms, for its abundant water-power was only partially used.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Sevenoaks was richer in chain than charms, for its abundant water-power was only partially used.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading It plunged, and roared, and played, and sparkled, because it had not half enough to do.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading It plunged, and roared, and played, and sparkled, because it had not half enough to do.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading Sevenoaks was richer in chain than charms, for its abundant water-power was only partially used.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading It plunged, and roared, and played, and sparkled, because it had not half enough to do.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

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From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading It plunged, and roared, and played, and sparkled, because it had not half enough to do.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

that is on a string

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Sevenoaks was richer in chain than charms, for its abundant water-power was only partially used.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

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

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

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

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

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

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Sevenoaks was richer in chain than charms, for its abundant water-power was only partially used.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

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

From this reading Sevenoaks was richer in chain than charms, for its abundant water-power was only partially used.

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From this reading Sevenoaks was richer in chain than charms, for its abundant water-power was only partially used.

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

From this reading Which gives the history of an anniversary, presents a tableau, and drops the curtain WHICH TELLS ABOUT SEVENOAKS, AND HOW MISS BUTTERWORTH PASSED ONE OF HER EVENINGS.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It leaped down three or four cataracts in passing through the village; and, as it started from living springs far northward among the woods and mountains, it never failed in its supplies.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Everybody has seen Sevenoaks, or a hundred towns so much like it, in most particulars, that a description of any one of them would present it to the imagination--a town strung upon a stream, like beads upon a thread, or charms upon a chain.