Chapter X

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

From this reading Dilling had already made a strong impression—partly favourable, and partly the reverse.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Dilling had already made a strong impression—partly favourable, and partly the reverse.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

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

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

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

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

past form of “bequeath” — leave or give by will after one's death

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was definite in either case.

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From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

an occurrence of something

From this reading But it was definite in either case.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

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

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

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From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading But it was definite in either case.

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From this reading Dilling had already made a strong impression—partly favourable, and partly the reverse.

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

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

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

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

one or the other of two

From this reading But it was definite in either case.

a social unit living together

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Dilling had already made a strong impression—partly favourable, and partly the reverse.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

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

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

the number of occurrences within a given time period

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

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

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

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

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

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

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

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

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Dilling had already made a strong impression—partly favourable, and partly the reverse.

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

From this reading But it was definite in either case.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

the item at the end

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

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

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Dilling had already made a strong impression—partly favourable, and partly the reverse.

engage in

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

joined in matrimony

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

not any; not one

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

and nothing more

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

relating to or having the nature of a parliament

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Dilling had already made a strong impression—partly favourable, and partly the reverse.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

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

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

a person who represents others

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

change to the contrary

From this reading Dilling had already made a strong impression—partly favourable, and partly the reverse.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

not in physical motion

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Dilling had already made a strong impression—partly favourable, and partly the reverse.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

showing tact or tactfulness; in a tactful manner

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

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

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

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

From this reading Several circumstances combined to make possible the large and representative crowd that attended Mrs. Raymond Dilling’s first big crush.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

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

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

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

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

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

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

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

From this reading Lastly, the Hollingsworth house, into which the Dillings had moved, was a landmark which still bequeathed a flavour of by-gone grandeur to its successive tenants, although no member of the illustrious family had lived beneath its roof for close upon half a century.

which person or people

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The day was fine, the season was only beginning so that there were few counter-attractions, and the Parliamentary set, who were hearing with increasing frequency of the fervid young prophet of the prairies, went out of curiosity to see, as Mrs. Lorimer tactfully put it, “_What_ he had married.”