Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

Having no one else present.

From this reading I was once more alone with Miss Mortimer.

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

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

any thing at all

From this reading She did not say anything to me; she did not even look at me.

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

From this reading We sat much as we had done on the previous day, opposite each other, the moments passing over us in a certain excited silence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She did not say anything to me; she did not even look at me.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

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

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

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

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading We sat much as we had done on the previous day, opposite each other, the moments passing over us in a certain excited silence.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

slightly wet

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

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

From this reading She did not say anything to me; she did not even look at me.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading We sat much as we had done on the previous day, opposite each other, the moments passing over us in a certain excited silence.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading We sat much as we had done on the previous day, opposite each other, the moments passing over us in a certain excited silence.

divisible by two

From this reading She did not say anything to me; she did not even look at me.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading We sat much as we had done on the previous day, opposite each other, the moments passing over us in a certain excited silence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

usually; as a rule

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

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

From this reading We sat much as we had done on the previous day, opposite each other, the moments passing over us in a certain excited silence.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

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

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

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

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

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

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

a formal or official examination

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She did not say anything to me; she did not even look at me.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She did not say anything to me; she did not even look at me.

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From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

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

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading We sat much as we had done on the previous day, opposite each other, the moments passing over us in a certain excited silence.

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

From this reading I was once more alone with Miss Mortimer.

English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not say anything to me; she did not even look at me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

on one occasion

From this reading I was once more alone with Miss Mortimer.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading We sat much as we had done on the previous day, opposite each other, the moments passing over us in a certain excited silence.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

above and across; more than

From this reading We sat much as we had done on the previous day, opposite each other, the moments passing over us in a certain excited silence.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading We sat much as we had done on the previous day, opposite each other, the moments passing over us in a certain excited silence.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading We sat much as we had done on the previous day, opposite each other, the moments passing over us in a certain excited silence.

express in words

From this reading She did not say anything to me; she did not even look at me.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

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

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading We sat much as we had done on the previous day, opposite each other, the moments passing over us in a certain excited silence.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

not in physical motion

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

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

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

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

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

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

From this reading The next day began much like the previous day; it was still showery and damp; and though Harry was out of doors I was prevented, by Aunt Milly’s care, from joining him.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

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

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

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

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the afternoon we were to go out with her on a round of inspection to see the neighbourhood, Miss Mortimer having volunteered to give up the carriage to us for that purpose, though it was the day on which she generally took her drive; and the rector and some other near neighbours were to come to dinner in the evening.