Chapter VI

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

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

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From this reading THE ALNWICK SUPERSTITION.

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

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

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

From this reading The time went on at Alnwick Hall just as it goes on everywhere, and the two boys grew with it.

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

From this reading The time went on at Alnwick Hall just as it goes on everywhere, and the two boys grew with it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The time went on at Alnwick Hall just as it goes on everywhere, and the two boys grew with it.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading It was autumn weather.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

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From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The time went on at Alnwick Hall just as it goes on everywhere, and the two boys grew with it.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

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From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

to or in any or all places

From this reading The time went on at Alnwick Hall just as it goes on everywhere, and the two boys grew with it.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

a boy or man

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

a man of refinement

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading The time went on at Alnwick Hall just as it goes on everywhere, and the two boys grew with it.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The time went on at Alnwick Hall just as it goes on everywhere, and the two boys grew with it.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The time went on at Alnwick Hall just as it goes on everywhere, and the two boys grew with it.

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

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

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

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

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

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The time went on at Alnwick Hall just as it goes on everywhere, and the two boys grew with it.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

and nothing more

From this reading The time went on at Alnwick Hall just as it goes on everywhere, and the two boys grew with it.

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

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

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

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

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

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

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

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The time went on at Alnwick Hall just as it goes on everywhere, and the two boys grew with it.

relating to or having the nature of a parliament

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

not used up

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

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From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

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From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

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

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Benja was a sturdy gentleman of nearly four, strong and independent; George, a delicate little fellow of nearly two, with fair curls and a bright rose-tint in his cheeks.

an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading THE ALNWICK SUPERSTITION.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

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

From this reading THE ALNWICK SUPERSTITION.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The time went on at Alnwick Hall just as it goes on everywhere, and the two boys grew with it.

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

From this reading The time went on at Alnwick Hall just as it goes on everywhere, and the two boys grew with it.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

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

From this reading It was autumn weather.

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

From this reading It was autumn weather.

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

From this reading The time went on at Alnwick Hall just as it goes on everywhere, and the two boys grew with it.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. Carleton St. John spent more time in London than was absolutely demanded by his parliamentary duties, frequently remaining there when the House was not sitting; and during his sojournings at the Hall, it seemed that he never wanted an excuse for being away from home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The time went on at Alnwick Hall just as it goes on everywhere, and the two boys grew with it.