Chapter VI

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

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

later than; following

From this reading I was to clean the boots and shoes and knives, and make myself generally useful in the house; and I was also to work in the garden, and look after the pony.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

in addition

From this reading I was to clean the boots and shoes and knives, and make myself generally useful in the house; and I was also to work in the garden, and look after the pony.

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

From this reading I was to clean the boots and shoes and knives, and make myself generally useful in the house; and I was also to work in the garden, and look after the pony.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

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

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been one of my father's schoolfellows; but he had not seen him for a long time.

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

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading I was to clean the boots and shoes and knives, and make myself generally useful in the house; and I was also to work in the garden, and look after the pony.

a youthful male person

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

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

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading I was to clean the boots and shoes and knives, and make myself generally useful in the house; and I was also to work in the garden, and look after the pony.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The hearty man, my mother told me, was Mrs. Tremayne's gardener, and lived in a cottage close to her house.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The hearty man, my mother told me, was Mrs. Tremayne's gardener, and lived in a cottage close to her house.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He had been one of my father's schoolfellows; but he had not seen him for a long time.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading MY FIRST PLACE.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had been one of my father's schoolfellows; but he had not seen him for a long time.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading I was to clean the boots and shoes and knives, and make myself generally useful in the house; and I was also to work in the garden, and look after the pony.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading The hearty man, my mother told me, was Mrs. Tremayne's gardener, and lived in a cottage close to her house.

usually; as a rule

From this reading I was to clean the boots and shoes and knives, and make myself generally useful in the house; and I was also to work in the garden, and look after the pony.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

the act of departing

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

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

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

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

From this reading He had been one of my father's schoolfellows; but he had not seen him for a long time.

come to pass

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

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

From this reading He had been one of my father's schoolfellows; but he had not seen him for a long time.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading The hearty man, my mother told me, was Mrs. Tremayne's gardener, and lived in a cottage close to her house.

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

From this reading The hearty man, my mother told me, was Mrs. Tremayne's gardener, and lived in a cottage close to her house.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had been one of my father's schoolfellows; but he had not seen him for a long time.

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

From this reading I was to clean the boots and shoes and knives, and make myself generally useful in the house; and I was also to work in the garden, and look after the pony.

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

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

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

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

a message received and understood

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading I was to clean the boots and shoes and knives, and make myself generally useful in the house; and I was also to work in the garden, and look after the pony.

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

From this reading The hearty man, my mother told me, was Mrs. Tremayne's gardener, and lived in a cottage close to her house.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He had been one of my father's schoolfellows; but he had not seen him for a long time.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I was to clean the boots and shoes and knives, and make myself generally useful in the house; and I was also to work in the garden, and look after the pony.

engage in

From this reading I was to clean the boots and shoes and knives, and make myself generally useful in the house; and I was also to work in the garden, and look after the pony.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The hearty man, my mother told me, was Mrs. Tremayne's gardener, and lived in a cottage close to her house.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY FIRST PLACE.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I was to clean the boots and shoes and knives, and make myself generally useful in the house; and I was also to work in the garden, and look after the pony.

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

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

not any; not one

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had been one of my father's schoolfellows; but he had not seen him for a long time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had been one of my father's schoolfellows; but he had not seen him for a long time.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had been one of my father's schoolfellows; but he had not seen him for a long time.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading MY FIRST PLACE.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading I was to clean the boots and shoes and knives, and make myself generally useful in the house; and I was also to work in the garden, and look after the pony.

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

From this reading He had been one of my father's schoolfellows; but he had not seen him for a long time.

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

From this reading He had been one of my father's schoolfellows; but he had not seen him for a long time.

a particular situation

From this reading I was to clean the boots and shoes and knives, and make myself generally useful in the house; and I was also to work in the garden, and look after the pony.

in or at or to some place

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

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

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had been one of my father's schoolfellows; but he had not seen him for a long time.

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

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

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

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

being of use or service

From this reading I was to clean the boots and shoes and knives, and make myself generally useful in the house; and I was also to work in the garden, and look after the pony.

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

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

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

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

at the time that

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I WENT back to Betson's that afternoon with no further information about what was going to happen to me; but at night, when I was getting my supper, my mother told me that I was going to be "the boy" at a Mrs. Tremayne's, somewhere in the country, at a place called Grassbourne.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I was to clean the boots and shoes and knives, and make myself generally useful in the house; and I was also to work in the garden, and look after the pony.