Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading In old days with windblown hair and clothes flung on anyhow she had belonged so unmistakably to the open air.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading The first thing that struck him when he saw her alight from the train on Shipcot platform was her neatness.

(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 During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

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

From this reading In the end, her perseverance had been rewarded, and the day of her profession was at hand.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading In old days with windblown hair and clothes flung on anyhow she had belonged so unmistakably to the open air.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the end, her perseverance had been rewarded, and the day of her profession was at hand.

for the reason that

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the end, her perseverance had been rewarded, and the day of her profession was at hand.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading In old days with windblown hair and clothes flung on anyhow she had belonged so unmistakably to the open air.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

clothing in general

From this reading In old days with windblown hair and clothes flung on anyhow she had belonged so unmistakably to the open air.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the end, her perseverance had been rewarded, and the day of her profession was at hand.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In old days with windblown hair and clothes flung on anyhow she had belonged so unmistakably to the open air.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

a cart drawn by a dog

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In the end, her perseverance had been rewarded, and the day of her profession was at hand.

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

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

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first thing that struck him when he saw her alight from the train on Shipcot platform was her neatness.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading In old days with windblown hair and clothes flung on anyhow she had belonged so unmistakably to the open air.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The first thing that struck him when he saw her alight from the train on Shipcot platform was her neatness.

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

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading In old days with windblown hair and clothes flung on anyhow she had belonged so unmistakably to the open air.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In the end, her perseverance had been rewarded, and the day of her profession was at hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

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

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

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

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

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

From this reading The first thing that struck him when he saw her alight from the train on Shipcot platform was her neatness.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

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

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

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

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

the literary culture

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

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 During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

for more time

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

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

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

come together

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

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

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

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

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

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

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

the state of being neat and smart and trim

From this reading The first thing that struck him when he saw her alight from the train on Shipcot platform was her neatness.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

the period during which you are a novice (especially in a religious order)

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In old days with windblown hair and clothes flung on anyhow she had belonged so unmistakably to the open air.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

on one occasion

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In old days with windblown hair and clothes flung on anyhow she had belonged so unmistakably to the open air.

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

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)

From this reading In the end, her perseverance had been rewarded, and the day of her profession was at hand.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading The first thing that struck him when he saw her alight from the train on Shipcot platform was her neatness.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading In the end, her perseverance had been rewarded, and the day of her profession was at hand.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading In the end, her perseverance had been rewarded, and the day of her profession was at hand.

cut with a saw

From this reading The first thing that struck him when he saw her alight from the train on Shipcot platform was her neatness.

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

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

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

From this reading The first thing that struck him when he saw her alight from the train on Shipcot platform was her neatness.

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

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In old days with windblown hair and clothes flung on anyhow she had belonged so unmistakably to the open air.

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

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

be standing; be upright

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The first thing that struck him when he saw her alight from the train on Shipcot platform was her neatness.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

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

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

a special situation

From this reading The first thing that struck him when he saw her alight from the train on Shipcot platform was her neatness.

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

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The first thing that struck him when he saw her alight from the train on Shipcot platform was her neatness.

without possibility of mistake

From this reading In old days with windblown hair and clothes flung on anyhow she had belonged so unmistakably to the open air.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

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

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

at the time that

From this reading The first thing that struck him when he saw her alight from the train on Shipcot platform was her neatness.

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

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

during the time that

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

used especially of trees; growing in a shape determined by the prevailing winds

From this reading In old days with windblown hair and clothes flung on anyhow she had belonged so unmistakably to the open air.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

showing curiosity

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

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

From this reading SISTER ESTHER MAGDALENE Esther's novitiate in the community of St. Mary Magdalene, Shoreditch, had lasted six months longer than was usual, because the Mother Superior while never doubting her vocation for the religious life had feared for her ability to stand the strain of that work among penitents to which the community was dedicated.

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

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.

a late time of life

From this reading During the whole of her nearly four years' novitiate Esther had not been home once; although Mark and she had corresponded at long intervals, their letters had been nothing more than formal records of minor events, and on St. John's eve he drove with the dogcart to meet her, wondering all the way how much she would have changed.