Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

matters of personal concern

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

later than; following

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading The Odell-Carneys were conspicuously nice and agreeable to the Medcrofts and Miss Fowler.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

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

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

in a courageous manner

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

From this reading They grew very stiff and ceremonious,--that is, the Rodney ladies did.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

with extreme conscientiousness

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

in a manner tending to attract attention

From this reading The Odell-Carneys were conspicuously nice and agreeable to the Medcrofts and Miss Fowler.

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

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

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

From this reading They grew very stiff and ceremonious,--that is, the Rodney ladies did.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

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From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

especially of writing or speech; going before

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933)

From this reading The Odell-Carneys were conspicuously nice and agreeable to the Medcrofts and Miss Fowler.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading They grew very stiff and ceremonious,--that is, the Rodney ladies did.

only a very short time before

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

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

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

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

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

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

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

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

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

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

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

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

From this reading They grew very stiff and ceremonious,--that is, the Rodney ladies did.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

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

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

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

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

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

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

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

From this reading The Odell-Carneys were conspicuously nice and agreeable to the Medcrofts and Miss Fowler.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading The Odell-Carneys were conspicuously nice and agreeable to the Medcrofts and Miss Fowler.

not any; not one

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

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

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

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

From this reading The Odell-Carneys were conspicuously nice and agreeable to the Medcrofts and Miss Fowler.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

characteristic of former times especially in Europe

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

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

From this reading They grew very stiff and ceremonious,--that is, the Rodney ladies did.

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

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

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

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

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

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

a person, without saying who

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading They grew very stiff and ceremonious,--that is, the Rodney ladies did.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

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

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

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

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

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

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

precisely as stated

From this reading They grew very stiff and ceremonious,--that is, the Rodney ladies did.

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

From this reading The Rodneys struggled bravely and no doubt conscientiously to emulate the example set by the Odell-Carneys, but it was hardly to be expected that they could see new things through old-world eyes.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

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

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

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

From this reading OTHER RELATIONS It is but natural to presume, after the foregoing, that the affairs of the Medcrofts were under close and careful scrutiny from that confidential hour.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It may be said, indeed, that Mr. Odell-Carney went considerably out of his way to be agreeable to Mrs. Medcroft; so much so, in fact, that she made it a point to have someone else with her whenever she seemed likely to be left alone with him.