Chapter XXI · What the Heir Ought to Be

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

From this reading A few days after these exciting events the Marmadukes went away.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

later than; following

From this reading A few days after these exciting events the Marmadukes went away.

equally

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

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

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

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

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

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From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A few days after these exciting events the Marmadukes went away.

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

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Unless a sense of relief, they left no particular impression behind them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

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

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

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From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

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

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days after these exciting events the Marmadukes went away.

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

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

having the place or position changed

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

divisible by two

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A few days after these exciting events the Marmadukes went away.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading A few days after these exciting events the Marmadukes went away.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few days after these exciting events the Marmadukes went away.

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From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

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

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

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

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

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

From this reading On the day they left Phil did remark, looking wistfully round him: "It seems rather lonely without the Marmadukes."

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

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

subdued or brought low in condition or status

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Unless a sense of relief, they left no particular impression behind them.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the day they left Phil did remark, looking wistfully round him: "It seems rather lonely without the Marmadukes."

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

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

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From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

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 Unless a sense of relief, they left no particular impression behind them.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading On the day they left Phil did remark, looking wistfully round him: "It seems rather lonely without the Marmadukes."

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading On the day they left Phil did remark, looking wistfully round him: "It seems rather lonely without the Marmadukes."

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

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From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

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

From this reading A few days after these exciting events the Marmadukes went away.

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

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

not any; not one

From this reading Unless a sense of relief, they left no particular impression behind them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Unless a sense of relief, they left no particular impression behind them.

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

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the day they left Phil did remark, looking wistfully round him: "It seems rather lonely without the Marmadukes."

usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Unless a sense of relief, they left no particular impression behind them.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

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

From this reading On the day they left Phil did remark, looking wistfully round him: "It seems rather lonely without the Marmadukes."

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

on the contrary

From this reading On the day they left Phil did remark, looking wistfully round him: "It seems rather lonely without the Marmadukes."

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Unless a sense of relief, they left no particular impression behind them.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading On the day they left Phil did remark, looking wistfully round him: "It seems rather lonely without the Marmadukes."

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading On the day they left Phil did remark, looking wistfully round him: "It seems rather lonely without the Marmadukes."

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading On the day they left Phil did remark, looking wistfully round him: "It seems rather lonely without the Marmadukes."

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Unless a sense of relief, they left no particular impression behind them.

inflected form of “snub” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

inflected form of “snub” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading Clementina had been humbled and improved by her accident, but even an improved Clementina could not help snubbing Rachel every hour of the day, and Rachel did not care to be snubbed.

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

From this reading A few days after these exciting events the Marmadukes went away.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Unless a sense of relief, they left no particular impression behind them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

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

From this reading A few days after these exciting events the Marmadukes went away.

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

From this reading Unless a sense of relief, they left no particular impression behind them.

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

From this reading The grown-up people had not made themselves interesting to the old ladies; the lady's-maid and the parrot alike had disturbed Newbolt's equanimity; and the children of Avonsyde had certainly not learned to love the Marmaduke children.

except if; if not

From this reading Unless a sense of relief, they left no particular impression behind them.

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

From this reading A few days after these exciting events the Marmadukes went away.

in a wistful manner

From this reading On the day they left Phil did remark, looking wistfully round him: "It seems rather lonely without the Marmadukes."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading On the day they left Phil did remark, looking wistfully round him: "It seems rather lonely without the Marmadukes."