Chapter XIX · Trouble in the Household

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

From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

(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 As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

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

From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.

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

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

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

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

determining or having the power to determine an outcome

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading “It was foolish to take that stand,” he said.

set up or found

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

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

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

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

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.

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

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

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

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

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

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.

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

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

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

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

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

From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.

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

From this reading “Other mothers went and why should not she?

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Other mothers went and why should not she?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “Other mothers went and why should not she?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

with low volume

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It was foolish to take that stand,” he said.

a large number or amount

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

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

From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Other mothers went and why should not she?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

be standing; be upright

From this reading “It was foolish to take that stand,” he said.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.

carry out

From this reading “It was foolish to take that stand,” he said.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

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

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

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

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

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

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

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

From this reading “Other mothers went and why should not she?

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

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

at the time that

From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.

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

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Other mothers went and why should not she?

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

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.