Chapter III

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

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading But, had it not been for an accident, I might have remained at the village all my life.

(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 But, had it not been for an accident, I might have remained at the village all my life.

Having no one else present.

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But, had it not been for an accident, I might have remained at the village all my life.

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

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

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

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

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

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But, had it not been for an accident, I might have remained at the village all my life.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading A young maid cannot be sent to London on a pack-horse, like a bundle of goods.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, had it not been for an accident, I might have remained at the village all my life.

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

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO LONDON ON THE COACH.

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From this reading A young maid cannot be sent to London on a pack-horse, like a bundle of goods.

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

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

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

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

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

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

a young person of either sex

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO LONDON ON THE COACH.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

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

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading A young maid cannot be sent to London on a pack-horse, like a bundle of goods.

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

From this reading But, had it not been for an accident, I might have remained at the village all my life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But, had it not been for an accident, I might have remained at the village all my life.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

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From this reading HOW WE CAME TO LONDON ON THE COACH.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

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

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

plural of “injunction” — a formal command or admonition

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

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

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But, had it not been for an accident, I might have remained at the village all my life.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

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From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But, had it not been for an accident, I might have remained at the village all my life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO LONDON ON THE COACH.

a female domestic

From this reading A young maid cannot be sent to London on a pack-horse, like a bundle of goods.

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

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But, had it not been for an accident, I might have remained at the village all my life.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But, had it not been for an accident, I might have remained at the village all my life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO LONDON ON THE COACH.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

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From this reading A young maid cannot be sent to London on a pack-horse, like a bundle of goods.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A young maid cannot be sent to London on a pack-horse, like a bundle of goods.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

carry out

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

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

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO LONDON ON THE COACH.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

in or at that place or location

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

for that reason; as a result

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

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

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO LONDON ON THE COACH.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading But, had it not been for an accident, I might have remained at the village all my life.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO LONDON ON THE COACH.

which person or people

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the purpose, therefore, of carrying out my father's injunctions, I remained for a few days at the Vicarage alone, having one servant to take care of me.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A young maid cannot be sent to London on a pack-horse, like a bundle of goods.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "For," said Lady Levett, "it is but right, child, that the instructions of your father should be carried out; I should like to know, however, who is to take charge of thee to London, and how we are to get thee there?