Chapter IV

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

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

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From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

how long something has existed

From this reading She was sixty-two years of age, but looked younger; whilst her sister, Miss Penelope, was ten years her junior.

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

From this reading It was occupied by two maiden ladies named Barton, aunts to Mr. Barton, and therefore great-aunts to Theodore.

plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading It was occupied by two maiden ladies named Barton, aunts to Mr. Barton, and therefore great-aunts to Theodore.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

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From this reading It was occupied by two maiden ladies named Barton, aunts to Mr. Barton, and therefore great-aunts to Theodore.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Miss Selina, the elder sister, was a tall, gaunt woman, who prided herself on being outspoken.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was sixty-two years of age, but looked younger; whilst her sister, Miss Penelope, was ten years her junior.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Miss Selina, the elder sister, was a tall, gaunt woman, who prided herself on being outspoken.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

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

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading Miss Selina, the elder sister, was a tall, gaunt woman, who prided herself on being outspoken.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

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From this reading THEODORE'S GREAT-AUNTS.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

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

From this reading She was sixty-two years of age, but looked younger; whilst her sister, Miss Penelope, was ten years her junior.

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

From this reading Miss Selina, the elder sister, was a tall, gaunt woman, who prided herself on being outspoken.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

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

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

ten 10s

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

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

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was occupied by two maiden ladies named Barton, aunts to Mr. Barton, and therefore great-aunts to Theodore.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading She was sixty-two years of age, but looked younger; whilst her sister, Miss Penelope, was ten years her junior.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was occupied by two maiden ladies named Barton, aunts to Mr. Barton, and therefore great-aunts to Theodore.

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

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

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

From this reading She was sixty-two years of age, but looked younger; whilst her sister, Miss Penelope, was ten years her junior.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading It was occupied by two maiden ladies named Barton, aunts to Mr. Barton, and therefore great-aunts to Theodore.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

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

From this reading Miss Selina, the elder sister, was a tall, gaunt woman, who prided herself on being outspoken.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was occupied by two maiden ladies named Barton, aunts to Mr. Barton, and therefore great-aunts to Theodore.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was occupied by two maiden ladies named Barton, aunts to Mr. Barton, and therefore great-aunts to Theodore.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

held or filled or in use

From this reading It was occupied by two maiden ladies named Barton, aunts to Mr. Barton, and therefore great-aunts to Theodore.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss Selina, the elder sister, was a tall, gaunt woman, who prided herself on being outspoken.

given to expressing yourself freely or insistently

From this reading Miss Selina, the elder sister, was a tall, gaunt woman, who prided herself on being outspoken.

(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 She was sixty-two years of age, but looked younger; whilst her sister, Miss Penelope, was ten years her junior.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

past form of “pride” — be proud of

From this reading Miss Selina, the elder sister, was a tall, gaunt woman, who prided herself on being outspoken.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

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

From this reading Miss Selina, the elder sister, was a tall, gaunt woman, who prided herself on being outspoken.

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

From this reading She was sixty-two years of age, but looked younger; whilst her sister, Miss Penelope, was ten years her junior.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Miss Selina, the elder sister, was a tall, gaunt woman, who prided herself on being outspoken.

being two more than sixty

From this reading She was sixty-two years of age, but looked younger; whilst her sister, Miss Penelope, was ten years her junior.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

confined on all sides

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Miss Selina, the elder sister, was a tall, gaunt woman, who prided herself on being outspoken.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading She was sixty-two years of age, but looked younger; whilst her sister, Miss Penelope, was ten years her junior.

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

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

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

From this reading It was occupied by two maiden ladies named Barton, aunts to Mr. Barton, and therefore great-aunts to Theodore.

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

From this reading THEODORE'S GREAT-AUNTS.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It was occupied by two maiden ladies named Barton, aunts to Mr. Barton, and therefore great-aunts to Theodore.

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

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

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

From this reading It was occupied by two maiden ladies named Barton, aunts to Mr. Barton, and therefore great-aunts to Theodore.

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

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading She was sixty-two years of age, but looked younger; whilst her sister, Miss Penelope, was ten years her junior.

which person or people

From this reading Miss Selina, the elder sister, was a tall, gaunt woman, who prided herself on being outspoken.

in the company of; together with

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Miss Selina, the elder sister, was a tall, gaunt woman, who prided herself on being outspoken.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading NOT many hundred yards from the entrance to the grounds of Afton Hall, lying slightly back from the high road, with a grass plot surrounded by flower-beds in front, was a snug little house called The Nest.

a late time of life

From this reading She was sixty-two years of age, but looked younger; whilst her sister, Miss Penelope, was ten years her junior.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading She was sixty-two years of age, but looked younger; whilst her sister, Miss Penelope, was ten years her junior.