Chapter V

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

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Little Doris, owing to some obscure threat of hip-disease, made much of her progress about the house in a footman's arms.

giving an advantage

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

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

From this reading Mr. Fox-Moore was sometimes there and often not.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Little Doris, owing to some obscure threat of hip-disease, made much of her progress about the house in a footman's arms.

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

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

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

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading But hardly, so borne, would she reach the threshold of the breakfast room before her thin little voice might be heard calling out, '_Fa_-ther!

eat an early morning meal

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

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

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But hardly, so borne, would she reach the threshold of the breakfast room before her thin little voice might be heard calling out, '_Fa_-ther!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading But hardly, so borne, would she reach the threshold of the breakfast room before her thin little voice might be heard calling out, '_Fa_-ther!

a young person of either sex

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

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

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

one or the other of two

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

apart from; not including

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

the syllable naming the fourth (subdominant) note of the diatonic scale in solmization

From this reading But hardly, so borne, would she reach the threshold of the breakfast room before her thin little voice might be heard calling out, '_Fa_-ther!

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

From this reading Little Doris, owing to some obscure threat of hip-disease, made much of her progress about the house in a footman's arms.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

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

From this reading Mr. Fox-Moore was sometimes there and often not.

easily broken or damaged or destroyed

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

a young female

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

destroyed or killed

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

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

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

a sister who has only one parent in common with you

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

only a very short time before

From this reading But hardly, so borne, would she reach the threshold of the breakfast room before her thin little voice might be heard calling out, '_Fa_-ther!

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But hardly, so borne, would she reach the threshold of the breakfast room before her thin little voice might be heard calling out, '_Fa_-ther!

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

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

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

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

From this reading Little Doris, owing to some obscure threat of hip-disease, made much of her progress about the house in a footman's arms.

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

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

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

From this reading Little Doris, owing to some obscure threat of hip-disease, made much of her progress about the house in a footman's arms.

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

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

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

From this reading Little Doris, owing to some obscure threat of hip-disease, made much of her progress about the house in a footman's arms.

past form of “initiate” — bring into being

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

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

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

-ing form of “lever” — to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Little Doris, owing to some obscure threat of hip-disease, made much of her progress about the house in a footman's arms.

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 No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

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

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But hardly, so borne, would she reach the threshold of the breakfast room before her thin little voice might be heard calling out, '_Fa_-ther!

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

used to form the superlative

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Fox-Moore was sometimes there and often not.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Little Doris, owing to some obscure threat of hip-disease, made much of her progress about the house in a footman's arms.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

not any; not one

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Fox-Moore was sometimes there and often not.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading Little Doris, owing to some obscure threat of hip-disease, made much of her progress about the house in a footman's arms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Mr. Fox-Moore was sometimes there and often not.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

and nothing more

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But hardly, so borne, would she reach the threshold of the breakfast room before her thin little voice might be heard calling out, '_Fa_-ther!

owed as a debt

From this reading Little Doris, owing to some obscure threat of hip-disease, made much of her progress about the house in a footman's arms.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Little Doris, owing to some obscure threat of hip-disease, made much of her progress about the house in a footman's arms.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading But hardly, so borne, would she reach the threshold of the breakfast room before her thin little voice might be heard calling out, '_Fa_-ther!

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading But hardly, so borne, would she reach the threshold of the breakfast room before her thin little voice might be heard calling out, '_Fa_-ther!

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

From this reading But hardly, so borne, would she reach the threshold of the breakfast room before her thin little voice might be heard calling out, '_Fa_-ther!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Little Doris, owing to some obscure threat of hip-disease, made much of her progress about the house in a footman's arms.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Mr. Fox-Moore was sometimes there and often not.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

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

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

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

From this reading But hardly, so borne, would she reach the threshold of the breakfast room before her thin little voice might be heard calling out, '_Fa_-ther!

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr. Fox-Moore was sometimes there and often not.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading But hardly, so borne, would she reach the threshold of the breakfast room before her thin little voice might be heard calling out, '_Fa_-ther!

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading Little Doris, owing to some obscure threat of hip-disease, made much of her progress about the house in a footman's arms.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading But hardly, so borne, would she reach the threshold of the breakfast room before her thin little voice might be heard calling out, '_Fa_-ther!

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

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

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

From this reading No matter how late either Vida Levering or her half-sister had gone to bed the night before, they breakfasted, as they did so many other things, at the hour held to be most advantageous for Doris.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading But hardly, so borne, would she reach the threshold of the breakfast room before her thin little voice might be heard calling out, '_Fa_-ther!

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

From this reading Mr. Fox-Moore was sometimes there and often not.

at the time that

From this reading On those mornings when his health or his exertions the night previous did not prevent his appearance, there was little conversation at the Fox-Moore breakfast table, except such as was initiated by the only child of the marriage, a fragile girl of ten.

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

From this reading But hardly, so borne, would she reach the threshold of the breakfast room before her thin little voice might be heard calling out, '_Fa_-ther!