Chapter VIII

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

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

later than; following

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading The party had amused themselves during the journey from Canterbury by choosing what they most wanted to see.

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

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

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

From this reading "Gracious! but there is a lot to see," Jo remarked as she turned over the leaves of a copy of Baedeker's London.

possessive form of “baedeker” — German publisher of a series of travel guidebooks (1801-1859)

From this reading "Gracious! but there is a lot to see," Jo remarked as she turned over the leaves of a copy of Baedeker's London.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Gracious! but there is a lot to see," Jo remarked as she turned over the leaves of a copy of Baedeker's London.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The party had amused themselves during the journey from Canterbury by choosing what they most wanted to see.

a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church

From this reading The party had amused themselves during the journey from Canterbury by choosing what they most wanted to see.

-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The party had amused themselves during the journey from Canterbury by choosing what they most wanted to see.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Miss Helen had chosen a neat little hotel for their stopping-place to which they drove directly.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading "Gracious! but there is a lot to see," Jo remarked as she turned over the leaves of a copy of Baedeker's London.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

without deviation

From this reading Miss Helen had chosen a neat little hotel for their stopping-place to which they drove directly.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Miss Helen had chosen a neat little hotel for their stopping-place to which they drove directly.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The party had amused themselves during the journey from Canterbury by choosing what they most wanted to see.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Miss Helen had chosen a neat little hotel for their stopping-place to which they drove directly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The party had amused themselves during the journey from Canterbury by choosing what they most wanted to see.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading "Gracious! but there is a lot to see," Jo remarked as she turned over the leaves of a copy of Baedeker's London.

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

From this reading Miss Helen had chosen a neat little hotel for their stopping-place to which they drove directly.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading Miss Helen had chosen a neat little hotel for their stopping-place to which they drove directly.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Miss Helen had chosen a neat little hotel for their stopping-place to which they drove directly.

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

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

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

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

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

From this reading "Gracious! but there is a lot to see," Jo remarked as she turned over the leaves of a copy of Baedeker's London.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

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From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The party had amused themselves during the journey from Canterbury by choosing what they most wanted to see.

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From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading "Gracious! but there is a lot to see," Jo remarked as she turned over the leaves of a copy of Baedeker's London.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

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

From this reading Miss Helen had chosen a neat little hotel for their stopping-place to which they drove directly.

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

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading "Gracious! but there is a lot to see," Jo remarked as she turned over the leaves of a copy of Baedeker's London.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

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

From this reading Miss Helen had chosen a neat little hotel for their stopping-place to which they drove directly.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The party had amused themselves during the journey from Canterbury by choosing what they most wanted to see.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

your grandmother

From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

clean or organized

From this reading Miss Helen had chosen a neat little hotel for their stopping-place to which they drove directly.

the middle of the day

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Gracious! but there is a lot to see," Jo remarked as she turned over the leaves of a copy of Baedeker's London.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Gracious! but there is a lot to see," Jo remarked as she turned over the leaves of a copy of Baedeker's London.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The party had amused themselves during the journey from Canterbury by choosing what they most wanted to see.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Gracious! but there is a lot to see," Jo remarked as she turned over the leaves of a copy of Baedeker's London.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The party had amused themselves during the journey from Canterbury by choosing what they most wanted to see.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

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

From this reading "Gracious! but there is a lot to see," Jo remarked as she turned over the leaves of a copy of Baedeker's London.

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

From this reading Miss Helen had chosen a neat little hotel for their stopping-place to which they drove directly.

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

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Miss Helen had chosen a neat little hotel for their stopping-place to which they drove directly.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The party had amused themselves during the journey from Canterbury by choosing what they most wanted to see.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Gracious! but there is a lot to see," Jo remarked as she turned over the leaves of a copy of Baedeker's London.

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

From this reading Miss Helen had chosen a neat little hotel for their stopping-place to which they drove directly.

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

From this reading Miss Helen had chosen a neat little hotel for their stopping-place to which they drove directly.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "Gracious! but there is a lot to see," Jo remarked as she turned over the leaves of a copy of Baedeker's London.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The party had amused themselves during the journey from Canterbury by choosing what they most wanted to see.

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

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The party had amused themselves during the journey from Canterbury by choosing what they most wanted to see.

at the time that

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

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

From this reading Miss Helen had chosen a neat little hotel for their stopping-place to which they drove directly.

but in spite of that

From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE bells were ringing out the noon hour when the Corners arrived in London, yet it seemed a quiet and dignified place after Paris.

the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition

From this reading Mrs. Corner selected Westminster Abbey, Nan the National Gallery, Jo the British Museum, Mary Lee the Zoo, Jack the Tower, and Jean Kensington Gardens.