Chapter VI

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

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

later than; following

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

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

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

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

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

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

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

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

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Horace and I joined together to get one for mamma, and I believe she has it still."

quick and energetic

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

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From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

an occurrence that results in things being united

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

carefully weighed

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

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

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

the specified day of the month

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

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

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

apart from; not including

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

set up or found

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Horace and I joined together to get one for mamma, and I believe she has it still."

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

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

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

From this reading Horace and I joined together to get one for mamma, and I believe she has it still."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

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

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

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

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

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

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

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

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Horace and I joined together to get one for mamma, and I believe she has it still."

plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

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

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

a midday meal

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

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From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading Horace and I joined together to get one for mamma, and I believe she has it still."

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

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm used in India for writing paper

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

above and across; more than

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

become less interesting or attractive

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

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

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

not often

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

To recall to mind.

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

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

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

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

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

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

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

not in physical motion

From this reading Horace and I joined together to get one for mamma, and I believe she has it still."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

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

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

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

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Horace and I joined together to get one for mamma, and I believe she has it still."

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

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

in a hearty manner

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

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

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

in or at the place that

From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

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

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

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From this reading "It reminds me," she said to herself, "of that queer little hamlet on the Devon coast, where Horace and I were sent for change of air after whooping-cough.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Indeed, the shops were so far a source of amusement to her, combining, as most of them did, during the winter, a little of everything, including some things rarely to be found except in such "olla podrida."

in the company of; together with

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

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

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading I remember the wonderful little work-boxes, or button-boxes, with landscapes on the lid, which we considered perfect works of art, and which I am certain one could never have found in any London shops at any date.

the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.

but in spite of that

From this reading Luncheon over, Madeleine, wrapping herself up warmly, started for a brisk walk to the village, which had not yet begun to pall upon her by its familiarity.