Chapter XIII

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

From this reading At first Rees wrote to his mother regularly once a week.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

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

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

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

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first Rees wrote to his mother regularly once a week.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Before long, however, these dutiful attentions began to fail.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before long, however, these dutiful attentions began to fail.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Before long, however, these dutiful attentions began to fail.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

gotten under control

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

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

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

in an insane manner

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

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From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect

From this reading Before long, however, these dutiful attentions began to fail.

first in order of birth

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Before long, however, these dutiful attentions began to fail.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first Rees wrote to his mother regularly once a week.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

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

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

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

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

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

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

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

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

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From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

a social unit living together

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

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

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Before long, however, these dutiful attentions began to fail.

of the present time and place

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

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

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

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

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Before long, however, these dutiful attentions began to fail.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

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

From this reading At first Rees wrote to his mother regularly once a week.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

on one occasion

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

and nothing more

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

the award given to the champion

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

with speed

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

with low volume

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

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From this reading At first Rees wrote to his mother regularly once a week.

in a regular manner

From this reading At first Rees wrote to his mother regularly once a week.

a payment of money sent to a person in another place

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

past form of “revisit” — visit again

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

a male human offspring

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

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

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Before long, however, these dutiful attentions began to fail.

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

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

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

From this reading At first Rees wrote to his mother regularly once a week.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

in the direction of

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

in a hearty manner

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

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

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading At first Rees wrote to his mother regularly once a week.

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

From this reading Very short indeed his notes were, but they were always warmly affectionate, and they always contained messages for Deborah and a remittance of thirty shillings or two pounds towards the house-keeping expenses.

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

From this reading Fourteen months passed quickly and quietly away in the Pennant household, during which time the eldest son never once revisited his old home.

which person or people

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Poor Mrs. Pennant, who had been told how difficult to get situations in London were, was crazily proud of the immediate success of her favorite son, and only afraid that, in the wish to send her as much as he could, he was denying himself more than he ought to do.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading At first Rees wrote to his mother regularly once a week.