Chapter V

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

From this reading Her first step was to discharge Sophia's woman, a village maid, who had come with her young mistress from the country.

(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 Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

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

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

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

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

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From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Her first step was to discharge Sophia's woman, a village maid, who had come with her young mistress from the country.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Her first step was to discharge Sophia's woman, a village maid, who had come with her young mistress from the country.

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

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

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

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

complete or carry out

From this reading Her first step was to discharge Sophia's woman, a village maid, who had come with her young mistress from the country.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

capable of making an error

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Her first step was to discharge Sophia's woman, a village maid, who had come with her young mistress from the country.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her first step was to discharge Sophia's woman, a village maid, who had come with her young mistress from the country.

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

From this reading Her first step was to discharge Sophia's woman, a village maid, who had come with her young mistress from the country.

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

From this reading She knew something of intrigue, something of her sex.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading She knew something of intrigue, something of her sex.

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From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She knew something of intrigue, something of her sex.

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From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

go away from a place

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE WORLD WELL LOST Mrs. Northey was no novice.

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From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

a female domestic

From this reading Her first step was to discharge Sophia's woman, a village maid, who had come with her young mistress from the country.

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

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

fully ripe; at the height of bloom

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Her first step was to discharge Sophia's woman, a village maid, who had come with her young mistress from the country.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE WORLD WELL LOST Mrs. Northey was no novice.

absolutely essential

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

not any; not one

From this reading THE WORLD WELL LOST Mrs. Northey was no novice.

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From this reading THE WORLD WELL LOST Mrs. Northey was no novice.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows

From this reading THE WORLD WELL LOST Mrs. Northey was no novice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She knew something of intrigue, something of her sex.

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

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

and nothing more

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading She knew something of intrigue, something of her sex.

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

From this reading She knew something of intrigue, something of her sex.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading She knew something of intrigue, something of her sex.

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From this reading Her first step was to discharge Sophia's woman, a village maid, who had come with her young mistress from the country.

go sour or spoil

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

an elderly unmarried woman

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Her first step was to discharge Sophia's woman, a village maid, who had come with her young mistress from the country.

comparative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

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

From this reading THE WORLD WELL LOST Mrs. Northey was no novice.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

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

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

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

From this reading Her first step was to discharge Sophia's woman, a village maid, who had come with her young mistress from the country.

something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading Mr. Northey could not immediately leave London, therefore it was necessary that arrangements for the culprit's transport to the surer custody of Aunt Leah at Chalkhill should be postponed, but all that Mrs. Northey could do short of this she did.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Her first step was to discharge Sophia's woman, a village maid, who had come with her young mistress from the country.

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

From this reading THE WORLD WELL LOST Mrs. Northey was no novice.

(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 THE WORLD WELL LOST Mrs. Northey was no novice.

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

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

in or at the place that

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

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

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

which person or people

From this reading Her first step was to discharge Sophia's woman, a village maid, who had come with her young mistress from the country.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her first step was to discharge Sophia's woman, a village maid, who had come with her young mistress from the country.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Her first step was to discharge Sophia's woman, a village maid, who had come with her young mistress from the country.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE WORLD WELL LOST Mrs. Northey was no novice.

a late time of life

From this reading The key of the offender's chamber was then intrusted to madam's own woman, Mrs. Martha, a sour spinster, matured not by years only, but by an unfortunate experience of the other sex, which secured her from the danger of erring on the side of leniency where they were concerned.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Her first step was to discharge Sophia's woman, a village maid, who had come with her young mistress from the country.