Chapter XVI

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

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Those about her seemed changed.

later than; following

From this reading I After her return from Kingpole Farm that night of stress and storm, Penelope felt strangely, terribly forlorn.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

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

From this reading I After her return from Kingpole Farm that night of stress and storm, Penelope felt strangely, terribly forlorn.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading She gradually became aware that she was being watched, considered anxiously, by her mother, by Wantley, even by Miss Wake.

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

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading She gradually became aware that she was being watched, considered anxiously, by her mother, by Wantley, even by Miss Wake.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She gradually became aware that she was being watched, considered anxiously, by her mother, by Wantley, even by Miss Wake.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She gradually became aware that she was being watched, considered anxiously, by her mother, by Wantley, even by Miss Wake.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She gradually became aware that she was being watched, considered anxiously, by her mother, by Wantley, even by Miss Wake.

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

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Those about her seemed changed.

carefully weighed

From this reading She gradually became aware that she was being watched, considered anxiously, by her mother, by Wantley, even by Miss Wake.

an old form of “does”

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

an extension at the end and at right angles to the main building

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

divisible by two

From this reading She gradually became aware that she was being watched, considered anxiously, by her mother, by Wantley, even by Miss Wake.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading I After her return from Kingpole Farm that night of stress and storm, Penelope felt strangely, terribly forlorn.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I After her return from Kingpole Farm that night of stress and storm, Penelope felt strangely, terribly forlorn.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading I After her return from Kingpole Farm that night of stress and storm, Penelope felt strangely, terribly forlorn.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I After her return from Kingpole Farm that night of stress and storm, Penelope felt strangely, terribly forlorn.

United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

a person of French descent

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

destroyed or killed

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

in a gradual manner

From this reading She gradually became aware that she was being watched, considered anxiously, by her mother, by Wantley, even by Miss Wake.

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

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

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

From this reading I After her return from Kingpole Farm that night of stress and storm, Penelope felt strangely, terribly forlorn.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

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

From this reading I After her return from Kingpole Farm that night of stress and storm, Penelope felt strangely, terribly forlorn.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

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

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

conformity or harmony

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

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

From this reading I After her return from Kingpole Farm that night of stress and storm, Penelope felt strangely, terribly forlorn.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

held dear

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

with loyalty; in a loyal manner

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

great merriment

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

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

From this reading She gradually became aware that she was being watched, considered anxiously, by her mother, by Wantley, even by Miss Wake.

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

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

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

From this reading She gradually became aware that she was being watched, considered anxiously, by her mother, by Wantley, even by Miss Wake.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

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

From this reading I After her return from Kingpole Farm that night of stress and storm, Penelope felt strangely, terribly forlorn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

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

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them

From this reading I After her return from Kingpole Farm that night of stress and storm, Penelope felt strangely, terribly forlorn.

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

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading I After her return from Kingpole Farm that night of stress and storm, Penelope felt strangely, terribly forlorn.

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

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

From this reading Those about her seemed changed.

an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

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

From this reading She gradually became aware that she was being watched, considered anxiously, by her mother, by Wantley, even by Miss Wake.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

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

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading I After her return from Kingpole Farm that night of stress and storm, Penelope felt strangely, terribly forlorn.

in a strange manner

From this reading I After her return from Kingpole Farm that night of stress and storm, Penelope felt strangely, terribly forlorn.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading I After her return from Kingpole Farm that night of stress and storm, Penelope felt strangely, terribly forlorn.

believed likely

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

used as intensifiers

From this reading I After her return from Kingpole Farm that night of stress and storm, Penelope felt strangely, terribly forlorn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I After her return from Kingpole Farm that night of stress and storm, Penelope felt strangely, terribly forlorn.

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

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

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

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

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

From this reading Those about her seemed changed.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading 'For a pinte of honey thou shalt here likely find a gallon of gaul, for a dram of pleasure a pound of pain, for an inch of mirth an ell of mone: as Ivie doth an oke, these miseries encompass our life.'

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading She gradually became aware that she was being watched, considered anxiously, by her mother, by Wantley, even by Miss Wake.

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

From this reading She gradually became aware that she was being watched, considered anxiously, by her mother, by Wantley, even by Miss Wake.

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

From this reading She gradually became aware that she was being watched, considered anxiously, by her mother, by Wantley, even by Miss Wake.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading She gradually became aware that she was being watched, considered anxiously, by her mother, by Wantley, even by Miss Wake.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

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

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

which person or people

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Cecily alone among them seemed as she had always been, but even she, or so Mrs. Robinson suspected, had gone through some experience which she was keeping secret from the woman who knew herself so well and loyally loved by her.