Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

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From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

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

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

a formal public statement

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

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

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

carefully weighed

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

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

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

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From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

death of a person

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

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

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

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

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

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

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

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

From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

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

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

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

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading “The only thing for me to do, Miss ’Ill, is to retire,” he said.

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

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

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

From this reading “The only thing for me to do, Miss ’Ill, is to retire,” he said.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

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 Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

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

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

make imperfect

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

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

From this reading “The only thing for me to do, Miss ’Ill, is to retire,” he said.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

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

From this reading “The only thing for me to do, Miss ’Ill, is to retire,” he said.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

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

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

and nothing more

From this reading “The only thing for me to do, Miss ’Ill, is to retire,” he said.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

above and across; more than

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading “The only thing for me to do, Miss ’Ill, is to retire,” he said.

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

express in words

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

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

From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

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From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

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

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

a special situation

From this reading “The only thing for me to do, Miss ’Ill, is to retire,” he said.

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

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

a source of difficulty

From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

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

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

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From this reading She might, indeed, have spared herself all trouble about the house, since Mr. Upjames, the butler, was fully equal to any emergency; but the susceptibilities of Rogers were a very serious matter.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

precisely as stated

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

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

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

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

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

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

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.

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

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

which person or people

From this reading Lord Frogmore’s bronchitis was very severe, so bad that the doctors looked very serious, and notwithstanding the vigilance and understanding of Rogers, who knew his master, as he said, better than any of them--insisted upon adding a trained nurse to all the other embarrassments of the great establishment, which were so heavy upon the shoulders of Agnes Hill.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The old lord’s grave condition, the ominous announcement of “a change” in her sister’s state, the care of that house full of servants, the jealousy of Rogers who could not endure “the woman” who had been placed over his head, and in the midst of all the two noisy boys.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Duke, who was at the Park for his holidays, and little Mar, who considered it part of his religion to do everything that Duke did--went near to overwhelm poor Agnes, who had never been used to any great responsibility, and was anxious beyond what words could say.