Chapter II

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

From this reading So it was within a fortnight of Christmas.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

later than; following

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

anew

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

(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 Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

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

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

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

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Poor things," said mamma, with a little shiver, "how I do pity them removing at this season."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading So it was within a fortnight of Christmas.

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

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Poor things," said mamma, with a little shiver, "how I do pity them removing at this season."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading So it was within a fortnight of Christmas.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

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

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Now I will tell what really happened.

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

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

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

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

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

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Now I will tell what really happened.

plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

immediately past

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

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

From this reading "Poor things," said mamma, with a little shiver, "how I do pity them removing at this season."

informal terms for a mother

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now I will tell what really happened.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So it was within a fortnight of Christmas.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

on one occasion

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading "Poor things," said mamma, with a little shiver, "how I do pity them removing at this season."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Poor things," said mamma, with a little shiver, "how I do pity them removing at this season."

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Now I will tell what really happened.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading "Poor things," said mamma, with a little shiver, "how I do pity them removing at this season."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Poor things," said mamma, with a little shiver, "how I do pity them removing at this season."

Identical; not different.

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading "Poor things," said mamma, with a little shiver, "how I do pity them removing at this season."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading "Poor things," said mamma, with a little shiver, "how I do pity them removing at this season."

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it was within a fortnight of Christmas.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

express in words

From this reading Now I will tell what really happened.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

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

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Poor things," said mamma, with a little shiver, "how I do pity them removing at this season."

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

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

From this reading "Poor things," said mamma, with a little shiver, "how I do pity them removing at this season."

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

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

two times

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

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

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

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

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

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

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Now I will tell what really happened.

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

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

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

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Now I will tell what really happened.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading So it was within a fortnight of Christmas.

wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows

From this reading It was about six weeks after the day that I had gone with papa and mamma to the Yew Trees.

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

From this reading Mamma and I had been to the Yew Trees again once or twice to see how things were getting on, but for the last ten days or so we had not gone, as the Whytes' two servants and their furniture had come, and the house was now, therefore, to all intents and purposes theirs, and one morning a letter from Captain Whyte to papa announced that he and Mrs Whyte and "some of our numerous youngsters" were to arrive the same day.