Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Little more than six weeks lay between her and the great adventure to which she was pledged, and she had already commenced her preparations.

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From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Little more than six weeks lay between her and the great adventure to which she was pledged, and she had already commenced her preparations.

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

From this reading Little more than six weeks lay between her and the great adventure to which she was pledged, and she had already commenced her preparations.

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

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

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

From this reading A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Little more than six weeks lay between her and the great adventure to which she was pledged, and she had already commenced her preparations.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, such was her preoccupation, she had even ceased to remember his existence.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading But, such was her preoccupation, she had even ceased to remember his existence.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Little more than six weeks lay between her and the great adventure to which she was pledged, and she had already commenced her preparations.

a small group of indispensable persons or things

From this reading Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.

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

From this reading A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

divisible by two

From this reading But, such was her preoccupation, she had even ceased to remember his existence.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading But, such was her preoccupation, she had even ceased to remember his existence.

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

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

set up or found

From this reading Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

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

From this reading Little more than six weeks lay between her and the great adventure to which she was pledged, and she had already commenced her preparations.

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

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

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

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

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

From this reading Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.

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

From this reading But, such was her preoccupation, she had even ceased to remember his existence.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.

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From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.

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

From this reading Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

and nothing more

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Little more than six weeks lay between her and the great adventure to which she was pledged, and she had already commenced her preparations.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

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

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

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 Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.

make reference to

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

great merriment

From this reading Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Little more than six weeks lay between her and the great adventure to which she was pledged, and she had already commenced her preparations.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.

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From this reading A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.

not any; not one

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

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

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading Little more than six weeks lay between her and the great adventure to which she was pledged, and she had already commenced her preparations.

an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

From this reading But, such was her preoccupation, she had even ceased to remember his existence.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Little more than six weeks lay between her and the great adventure to which she was pledged, and she had already commenced her preparations.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

the possibility of future success

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

incited, especially deliberately, to anger

From this reading Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

To recall to mind.

From this reading But, such was her preoccupation, she had even ceased to remember his existence.

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

From this reading A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.

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

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Little more than six weeks lay between her and the great adventure to which she was pledged, and she had already commenced her preparations.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But, such was her preoccupation, she had even ceased to remember his existence.

carry out

From this reading A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Little more than six weeks lay between her and the great adventure to which she was pledged, and she had already commenced her preparations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

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

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

up to a particular time

From this reading A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

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

From this reading But, such was her preoccupation, she had even ceased to remember his existence.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

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

From this reading But, such was her preoccupation, she had even ceased to remember his existence.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Little more than six weeks lay between her and the great adventure to which she was pledged, and she had already commenced her preparations.

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

From this reading Little more than six weeks lay between her and the great adventure to which she was pledged, and she had already commenced her preparations.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.