Chapter III

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

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading On the afternoon of that day Mr. Dyke called in Prince’s Gate for the purpose of offering thanks by word of mouth for the invitation which he had already accepted with pen and ink.

later than; following

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On the afternoon of that day Mr. Dyke called in Prince’s Gate for the purpose of offering thanks by word of mouth for the invitation which he had already accepted with pen and ink.

anew

From this reading At dinner a night later--when only Eustace had been claimed by society and the other three remained at home--Mr. Verinder talked again of Anthony Dyke.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading On the afternoon of that day Mr. Dyke called in Prince’s Gate for the purpose of offering thanks by word of mouth for the invitation which he had already accepted with pen and ink.

disposed to please

From this reading Mrs. Verinder said that he was amiable but untidy, and a sticker.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

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

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading At dinner a night later--when only Eustace had been claimed by society and the other three remained at home--Mr. Verinder talked again of Anthony Dyke.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

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

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At dinner a night later--when only Eustace had been claimed by society and the other three remained at home--Mr. Verinder talked again of Anthony Dyke.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Verinder said that he was amiable but untidy, and a sticker.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the afternoon of that day Mr. Dyke called in Prince’s Gate for the purpose of offering thanks by word of mouth for the invitation which he had already accepted with pen and ink.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On the afternoon of that day Mr. Dyke called in Prince’s Gate for the purpose of offering thanks by word of mouth for the invitation which he had already accepted with pen and ink.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading At dinner a night later--when only Eustace had been claimed by society and the other three remained at home--Mr. Verinder talked again of Anthony Dyke.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading At dinner a night later--when only Eustace had been claimed by society and the other three remained at home--Mr. Verinder talked again of Anthony Dyke.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

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

From this reading At dinner a night later--when only Eustace had been claimed by society and the other three remained at home--Mr. Verinder talked again of Anthony Dyke.

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

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the afternoon of that day Mr. Dyke called in Prince’s Gate for the purpose of offering thanks by word of mouth for the invitation which he had already accepted with pen and ink.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading On the afternoon of that day Mr. Dyke called in Prince’s Gate for the purpose of offering thanks by word of mouth for the invitation which he had already accepted with pen and ink.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She thought he would never go.

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

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

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

From this reading On the afternoon of that day Mr. Dyke called in Prince’s Gate for the purpose of offering thanks by word of mouth for the invitation which he had already accepted with pen and ink.

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

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

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

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading At dinner a night later--when only Eustace had been claimed by society and the other three remained at home--Mr. Verinder talked again of Anthony Dyke.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

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

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading On the afternoon of that day Mr. Dyke called in Prince’s Gate for the purpose of offering thanks by word of mouth for the invitation which he had already accepted with pen and ink.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading On the afternoon of that day Mr. Dyke called in Prince’s Gate for the purpose of offering thanks by word of mouth for the invitation which he had already accepted with pen and ink.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading At dinner a night later--when only Eustace had been claimed by society and the other three remained at home--Mr. Verinder talked again of Anthony Dyke.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

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

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading On the afternoon of that day Mr. Dyke called in Prince’s Gate for the purpose of offering thanks by word of mouth for the invitation which he had already accepted with pen and ink.

a form of address for a man

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Verinder said that he was amiable but untidy, and a sticker.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She thought he would never go.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading At dinner a night later--when only Eustace had been claimed by society and the other three remained at home--Mr. Verinder talked again of Anthony Dyke.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading On the afternoon of that day Mr. Dyke called in Prince’s Gate for the purpose of offering thanks by word of mouth for the invitation which he had already accepted with pen and ink.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

and nothing more

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At dinner a night later--when only Eustace had been claimed by society and the other three remained at home--Mr. Verinder talked again of Anthony Dyke.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading On the afternoon of that day Mr. Dyke called in Prince’s Gate for the purpose of offering thanks by word of mouth for the invitation which he had already accepted with pen and ink.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

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

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading On the afternoon of that day Mr. Dyke called in Prince’s Gate for the purpose of offering thanks by word of mouth for the invitation which he had already accepted with pen and ink.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading On the afternoon of that day Mr. Dyke called in Prince’s Gate for the purpose of offering thanks by word of mouth for the invitation which he had already accepted with pen and ink.

of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading At dinner a night later--when only Eustace had been claimed by society and the other three remained at home--Mr. Verinder talked again of Anthony Dyke.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mrs. Verinder said that he was amiable but untidy, and a sticker.

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

From this reading She thought he would never go.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading At dinner a night later--when only Eustace had been claimed by society and the other three remained at home--Mr. Verinder talked again of Anthony Dyke.

a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

From this reading Mrs. Verinder said that he was amiable but untidy, and a sticker.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading At dinner a night later--when only Eustace had been claimed by society and the other three remained at home--Mr. Verinder talked again of Anthony Dyke.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading On the afternoon of that day Mr. Dyke called in Prince’s Gate for the purpose of offering thanks by word of mouth for the invitation which he had already accepted with pen and ink.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

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

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

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

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading She thought he would never go.

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

From this reading At dinner a night later--when only Eustace had been claimed by society and the other three remained at home--Mr. Verinder talked again of Anthony Dyke.

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

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

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

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

not neat and tidy

From this reading Mrs. Verinder said that he was amiable but untidy, and a sticker.

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

From this reading Mrs. Verinder said that he was amiable but untidy, and a sticker.

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

From this reading Mrs. Verinder said that he was amiable but untidy, and a sticker.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

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

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

at the time that

From this reading At dinner a night later--when only Eustace had been claimed by society and the other three remained at home--Mr. Verinder talked again of Anthony Dyke.

in or at the place that

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

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

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading On the afternoon of that day Mr. Dyke called in Prince’s Gate for the purpose of offering thanks by word of mouth for the invitation which he had already accepted with pen and ink.

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

From this reading She thought he would never go.

a late time of life

From this reading On the morning after the day on which the two girls watched the polo and drank tea with Mr. Dyke, Margaret went back to her kind husband and two sweet little children at Hindhead, where they lived in a red-brick catastrophe of the largest size that Pratt had brought about among the beeches and pines only a few years previously.