Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Banner's Post stood at the foot of a hillside among the dark pines, and the murmur of running water echoed about its walls.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading Mrs. Willans wanted a peaceful retreat where she and her friends, when jaded by social activities, could rest and recuperate in the silence of the woods.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Banner's Post stood at the foot of a hillside among the dark pines, and the murmur of running water echoed about its walls.

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

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

the formal act of approving

From this reading She had many interests and what she called duties, but she had of late felt called upon, with her sister's full approval, to arrange a suitable marriage for her niece.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading She had many interests and what she called duties, but she had of late felt called upon, with her sister's full approval, to arrange a suitable marriage for her niece.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Banner's Post stood at the foot of a hillside among the dark pines, and the murmur of running water echoed about its walls.

possessive form of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading Banner's Post stood at the foot of a hillside among the dark pines, and the murmur of running water echoed about its walls.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

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

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had many interests and what she called duties, but she had of late felt called upon, with her sister's full approval, to arrange a suitable marriage for her niece.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Willans wanted a peaceful retreat where she and her friends, when jaded by social activities, could rest and recuperate in the silence of the woods.

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

From this reading She had many interests and what she called duties, but she had of late felt called upon, with her sister's full approval, to arrange a suitable marriage for her niece.

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

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

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

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

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

From this reading Mrs. Willans wanted a peaceful retreat where she and her friends, when jaded by social activities, could rest and recuperate in the silence of the woods.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Banner's Post stood at the foot of a hillside among the dark pines, and the murmur of running water echoed about its walls.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

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

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading She had many interests and what she called duties, but she had of late felt called upon, with her sister's full approval, to arrange a suitable marriage for her niece.

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading Banner's Post stood at the foot of a hillside among the dark pines, and the murmur of running water echoed about its walls.

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

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She had many interests and what she called duties, but she had of late felt called upon, with her sister's full approval, to arrange a suitable marriage for her niece.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Banner's Post stood at the foot of a hillside among the dark pines, and the murmur of running water echoed about its walls.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Mrs. Willans wanted a peaceful retreat where she and her friends, when jaded by social activities, could rest and recuperate in the silence of the woods.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading She had many interests and what she called duties, but she had of late felt called upon, with her sister's full approval, to arrange a suitable marriage for her niece.

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

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

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

From this reading Mrs. Willans wanted a peaceful retreat where she and her friends, when jaded by social activities, could rest and recuperate in the silence of the woods.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading Banner's Post stood at the foot of a hillside among the dark pines, and the murmur of running water echoed about its walls.

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

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

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

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

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

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading She had many interests and what she called duties, but she had of late felt called upon, with her sister's full approval, to arrange a suitable marriage for her niece.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Banner's Post stood at the foot of a hillside among the dark pines, and the murmur of running water echoed about its walls.

exhausted

From this reading Mrs. Willans wanted a peaceful retreat where she and her friends, when jaded by social activities, could rest and recuperate in the silence of the woods.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading She had many interests and what she called duties, but she had of late felt called upon, with her sister's full approval, to arrange a suitable marriage for her niece.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

a state in New England

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She had many interests and what she called duties, but she had of late felt called upon, with her sister's full approval, to arrange a suitable marriage for her niece.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading She had many interests and what she called duties, but she had of late felt called upon, with her sister's full approval, to arrange a suitable marriage for her niece.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Banner's Post stood at the foot of a hillside among the dark pines, and the murmur of running water echoed about its walls.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading She had many interests and what she called duties, but she had of late felt called upon, with her sister's full approval, to arrange a suitable marriage for her niece.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Mrs. Willans wanted a peaceful retreat where she and her friends, when jaded by social activities, could rest and recuperate in the silence of the woods.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading Banner's Post stood at the foot of a hillside among the dark pines, and the murmur of running water echoed about its walls.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Banner's Post stood at the foot of a hillside among the dark pines, and the murmur of running water echoed about its walls.

regain or make up for

From this reading Mrs. Willans wanted a peaceful retreat where she and her friends, when jaded by social activities, could rest and recuperate in the silence of the woods.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Mrs. Willans wanted a peaceful retreat where she and her friends, when jaded by social activities, could rest and recuperate in the silence of the woods.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Mrs. Willans wanted a peaceful retreat where she and her friends, when jaded by social activities, could rest and recuperate in the silence of the woods.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Banner's Post stood at the foot of a hillside among the dark pines, and the murmur of running water echoed about its walls.

not often

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

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

From this reading Mrs. Willans wanted a peaceful retreat where she and her friends, when jaded by social activities, could rest and recuperate in the silence of the woods.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Mrs. Willans wanted a peaceful retreat where she and her friends, when jaded by social activities, could rest and recuperate in the silence of the woods.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading She had many interests and what she called duties, but she had of late felt called upon, with her sister's full approval, to arrange a suitable marriage for her niece.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Mrs. Willans wanted a peaceful retreat where she and her friends, when jaded by social activities, could rest and recuperate in the silence of the woods.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Banner's Post stood at the foot of a hillside among the dark pines, and the murmur of running water echoed about its walls.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading She had many interests and what she called duties, but she had of late felt called upon, with her sister's full approval, to arrange a suitable marriage for her niece.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

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

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

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

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She had many interests and what she called duties, but she had of late felt called upon, with her sister's full approval, to arrange a suitable marriage for her niece.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Banner's Post stood at the foot of a hillside among the dark pines, and the murmur of running water echoed about its walls.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Mrs. Willans wanted a peaceful retreat where she and her friends, when jaded by social activities, could rest and recuperate in the silence of the woods.

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

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Banner's Post stood at the foot of a hillside among the dark pines, and the murmur of running water echoed about its walls.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had many interests and what she called duties, but she had of late felt called upon, with her sister's full approval, to arrange a suitable marriage for her niece.

at the time that

From this reading THE TEST OF LOVE The hot summer day was over and the light beginning to fade when Evelyn came down the steps of a country house in northern Maine.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mrs. Willans wanted a peaceful retreat where she and her friends, when jaded by social activities, could rest and recuperate in the silence of the woods.

which person or people

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

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

From this reading It belonged to Mrs. Willans, Mrs. Cliffe's sister, for Willans, who had bought the house at his wife's command, seldom came there and did not count.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had many interests and what she called duties, but she had of late felt called upon, with her sister's full approval, to arrange a suitable marriage for her niece.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Mrs. Willans wanted a peaceful retreat where she and her friends, when jaded by social activities, could rest and recuperate in the silence of the woods.