Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading For what," went on Mr. Meggison, waving a hand towards the sky, and addressing the landscape generally--"for what have you not done on her account?

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading For what," went on Mr. Meggison, waving a hand towards the sky, and addressing the landscape generally--"for what have you not done on her account?

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading For what," went on Mr. Meggison, waving a hand towards the sky, and addressing the landscape generally--"for what have you not done on her account?

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

possessing life

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

third-person singular of “amaze” — affect with wonder

From this reading The splendid prodigality of it amazes me.

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

From this reading For what," went on Mr. Meggison, waving a hand towards the sky, and addressing the landscape generally--"for what have you not done on her account?

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

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

put or send forth

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

make right or correct

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading For what," went on Mr. Meggison, waving a hand towards the sky, and addressing the landscape generally--"for what have you not done on her account?

the range within which a voice can be heard

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

a social unit living together

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

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

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

usually; as a rule

From this reading For what," went on Mr. Meggison, waving a hand towards the sky, and addressing the landscape generally--"for what have you not done on her account?

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

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

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading For what," went on Mr. Meggison, waving a hand towards the sky, and addressing the landscape generally--"for what have you not done on her account?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

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

From this reading For what," went on Mr. Meggison, waving a hand towards the sky, and addressing the landscape generally--"for what have you not done on her account?

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

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

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

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

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

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

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

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

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The splendid prodigality of it amazes me.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading For what," went on Mr. Meggison, waving a hand towards the sky, and addressing the landscape generally--"for what have you not done on her account?

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

imaginative intellectual play

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

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

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

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

From this reading The splendid prodigality of it amazes me.

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

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

worth remembering

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

a form of address for a man

From this reading For what," went on Mr. Meggison, waving a hand towards the sky, and addressing the landscape generally--"for what have you not done on her account?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

as might be expected

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

above and across; more than

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

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

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

the trait of spending extravagantly

From this reading The splendid prodigality of it amazes me.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

express in words

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

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

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

term of address for a man

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading For what," went on Mr. Meggison, waving a hand towards the sky, and addressing the landscape generally--"for what have you not done on her account?

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

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

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

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

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading MISS MAKE-BELIEVE ESCAPES THE discreet Pringle, as on one other memorable occasion, had seated himself on the box in the middle of the road out of earshot; Daniel Meggison, lounging not too steadily against the parapet of the bridge, addressed Gilbert.

in the direction of

From this reading For what," went on Mr. Meggison, waving a hand towards the sky, and addressing the landscape generally--"for what have you not done on her account?

enter unlawfully on someone's property

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

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

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading For what," went on Mr. Meggison, waving a hand towards the sky, and addressing the landscape generally--"for what have you not done on her account?

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

From this reading For what," went on Mr. Meggison, waving a hand towards the sky, and addressing the landscape generally--"for what have you not done on her account?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For what," went on Mr. Meggison, waving a hand towards the sky, and addressing the landscape generally--"for what have you not done on her account?

at the time that

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

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

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

which person or people

From this reading In the first place, you give up to her a house in the country--to which, quite naturally, she brings her family, to say nothing of other relatives and friends who trespass upon her.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "When I cast my mind back, sir, over the past, I find myself marvelling--marvelling is the correct word--at the splendid fashion in which you have kept the game alive for the sake of my child.