tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an elderly man, and an invalid, mostly keeping to his own quiet room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was an elderly man, and an invalid, mostly keeping to his own quiet room.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The Colonel gave his arm to his father to help him upstairs; and Mrs Jane, turning from the window, caught sight of Jenny's tired, dull look.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The old man now rose, and said that he would go back to his own chamber.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The Colonel gave his arm to his father to help him upstairs; and Mrs Jane, turning from the window, caught sight of Jenny's tired, dull look.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The old man now rose, and said that he would go back to his own chamber.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The Colonel gave his arm to his father to help him upstairs; and Mrs Jane, turning from the window, caught sight of Jenny's tired, dull look.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He was an elderly man, and an invalid, mostly keeping to his own quiet room.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mr Lane was one of the party this evening.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The Colonel gave his arm to his father to help him upstairs; and Mrs Jane, turning from the window, caught sight of Jenny's tired, dull look.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Colonel gave his arm to his father to help him upstairs; and Mrs Jane, turning from the window, caught sight of Jenny's tired, dull look.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Colonel gave his arm to his father to help him upstairs; and Mrs Jane, turning from the window, caught sight of Jenny's tired, dull look.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The old man now rose, and said that he would go back to his own chamber.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was an elderly man, and an invalid, mostly keeping to his own quiet room.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Colonel gave his arm to his father to help him upstairs; and Mrs Jane, turning from the window, caught sight of Jenny's tired, dull look.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was an elderly man, and an invalid, mostly keeping to his own quiet room.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading He was an elderly man, and an invalid, mostly keeping to his own quiet room.
Jane
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From this reading The Colonel gave his arm to his father to help him upstairs; and Mrs Jane, turning from the window, caught sight of Jenny's tired, dull look.
Jenny'snounUS /ˈdʒeniz/
possessive form of “jenny” — United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading The Colonel gave his arm to his father to help him upstairs; and Mrs Jane, turning from the window, caught sight of Jenny's tired, dull look.
conformity or harmony
From this reading He was an elderly man, and an invalid, mostly keeping to his own quiet room.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Mr Lane was one of the party this evening.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Colonel gave his arm to his father to help him upstairs; and Mrs Jane, turning from the window, caught sight of Jenny's tired, dull look.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was an elderly man, and an invalid, mostly keeping to his own quiet room.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading He was an elderly man, and an invalid, mostly keeping to his own quiet room.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Lane was one of the party this evening.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The old man now rose, and said that he would go back to his own chamber.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Lane was one of the party this evening.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man now rose, and said that he would go back to his own chamber.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr Lane was one of the party this evening.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was an elderly man, and an invalid, mostly keeping to his own quiet room.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mr Lane was one of the party this evening.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He was an elderly man, and an invalid, mostly keeping to his own quiet room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was an elderly man, and an invalid, mostly keeping to his own quiet room.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The old man now rose, and said that he would go back to his own chamber.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The old man now rose, and said that he would go back to his own chamber.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The Colonel gave his arm to his father to help him upstairs; and Mrs Jane, turning from the window, caught sight of Jenny's tired, dull look.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
a male human offspring
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The old man now rose, and said that he would go back to his own chamber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr Lane was one of the party this evening.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr Lane was one of the party this evening.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The Colonel gave his arm to his father to help him upstairs; and Mrs Jane, turning from the window, caught sight of Jenny's tired, dull look.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was an elderly man, and an invalid, mostly keeping to his own quiet room.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The Colonel gave his arm to his father to help him upstairs; and Mrs Jane, turning from the window, caught sight of Jenny's tired, dull look.
on a floor above
From this reading The Colonel gave his arm to his father to help him upstairs; and Mrs Jane, turning from the window, caught sight of Jenny's tired, dull look.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr Lane was one of the party this evening.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The Colonel gave his arm to his father to help him upstairs; and Mrs Jane, turning from the window, caught sight of Jenny's tired, dull look.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The old man now rose, and said that he would go back to his own chamber.
a late time of life
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Mrs Lane, who was younger, and much more active, managed the house and estate with the help of her son; and the Colonel having for some years been practically the master, was generally spoken of as such among the tenants.
