Chapter VII

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

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In fact, for the whole of August Auntie May was always worrying about Beatrice, Rosamond's mother, who was her twin-sister.

the state of being absent

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In fact, for the whole of August Auntie May was always worrying about Beatrice, Rosamond's mother, who was her twin-sister.

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

From this reading Her mother was not very well and wanted her.

any thing at all

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

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

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading In fact, for the whole of August Auntie May was always worrying about Beatrice, Rosamond's mother, who was her twin-sister.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading In fact, for the whole of August Auntie May was always worrying about Beatrice, Rosamond's mother, who was her twin-sister.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading In fact, for the whole of August Auntie May was always worrying about Beatrice, Rosamond's mother, who was her twin-sister.

possessive form of “beatrice” — the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

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

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

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From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

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

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, for the whole of August Auntie May was always worrying about Beatrice, Rosamond's mother, who was her twin-sister.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In fact, for the whole of August Auntie May was always worrying about Beatrice, Rosamond's mother, who was her twin-sister.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

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

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

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

From this reading Her mother was not very well and wanted her.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

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

From this reading In fact, for the whole of August Auntie May was always worrying about Beatrice, Rosamond's mother, who was her twin-sister.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

the literary culture

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

held dear

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

engage in

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

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

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In fact, for the whole of August Auntie May was always worrying about Beatrice, Rosamond's mother, who was her twin-sister.

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

From this reading Her mother was not very well and wanted her.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

not any; not one

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her mother was not very well and wanted her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

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

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.

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

From this reading In fact, for the whole of August Auntie May was always worrying about Beatrice, Rosamond's mother, who was her twin-sister.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

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

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

a person, without saying who

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

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

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

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

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.

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

From this reading In fact, for the whole of August Auntie May was always worrying about Beatrice, Rosamond's mother, who was her twin-sister.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.

precisely as stated

From this reading Her mother was not very well and wanted her.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Her mother was not very well and wanted her.

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

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Her mother was not very well and wanted her.

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

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading We were left to the care of Mary, who was becoming a very excellent cat's-maid, and so mother told Auntie May whenever she came home, and that, although she never could love Mary as much as she loved Auntie May, she had not wanted for anything during her absence.

which person or people

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.

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

From this reading In fact, for the whole of August Auntie May was always worrying about Beatrice, Rosamond's mother, who was her twin-sister.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She said she couldn't quite make out from Beatrice's letters what was the matter with her, or if it was serious or no, and though she paid several visits to big country houses in August she did not enjoy them.

the act of harassing someone

From this reading In fact, for the whole of August Auntie May was always worrying about Beatrice, Rosamond's mother, who was her twin-sister.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading THE FIRST JOURNEY At the end of July Rosamond was taken home by somebody who was travelling up to Yorkshire.