Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

Having no one else present.

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

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

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

eagerly desirous

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

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

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

a man who has recently been married

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

an indefinite time in the future

From this reading Hale is large enough for every one, and it will be a comfort to her by-and-by to find her friends round her."

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From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Hale is large enough for every one, and it will be a comfort to her by-and-by to find her friends round her."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading "'TIS DEEPEST WINTER IN LORD TIMOR'S PURSE."

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

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From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

made sprightly or cheerful

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Hale is large enough for every one, and it will be a comfort to her by-and-by to find her friends round her."

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From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

divisible by two

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

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

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Hale is large enough for every one, and it will be a comfort to her by-and-by to find her friends round her."

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From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Hale is large enough for every one, and it will be a comfort to her by-and-by to find her friends round her."

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Hale is large enough for every one, and it will be a comfort to her by-and-by to find her friends round her."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

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

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

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

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

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

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

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

From this reading Hale is large enough for every one, and it will be a comfort to her by-and-by to find her friends round her."

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

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

toward home

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

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

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

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

From this reading "'TIS DEEPEST WINTER IN LORD TIMOR'S PURSE."

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

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

From this reading Hale is large enough for every one, and it will be a comfort to her by-and-by to find her friends round her."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hale is large enough for every one, and it will be a comfort to her by-and-by to find her friends round her."

one of the major dialects of Old English

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

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

From this reading Hale is large enough for every one, and it will be a comfort to her by-and-by to find her friends round her."

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From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

go away from a place

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "'TIS DEEPEST WINTER IN LORD TIMOR'S PURSE."

engage in

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

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

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

used to form the superlative

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

plural of “mourner” — a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

a form of address for a man

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

not any; not one

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

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

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading "'TIS DEEPEST WINTER IN LORD TIMOR'S PURSE."

plural of “rook” — (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Hale is large enough for every one, and it will be a comfort to her by-and-by to find her friends round her."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

toward the south

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

changing location rapidly

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

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

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

possessive form of “timor” — an island in Indonesia in the Malay Archipelago; the largest and most eastern of the Lesser Sunda Islands

From this reading "'TIS DEEPEST WINTER IN LORD TIMOR'S PURSE."

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "'TIS DEEPEST WINTER IN LORD TIMOR'S PURSE."

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

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

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

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

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

From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

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

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

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

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

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

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

during the time that

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Hale is large enough for every one, and it will be a comfort to her by-and-by to find her friends round her."

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

From this reading "'TIS DEEPEST WINTER IN LORD TIMOR'S PURSE."

in the company of; together with

From this reading People were anxious to leave the mourners alone with their grief, and even the most intimate felt more or less in the way, though Mr. Armstrong entreated that there might be no hurry, no inconvenience for any one.

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From this reading "Poor Laura won't be fit to be seen for a day or two," he said, "and of course I shall have to go up to town for the funeral; but that need make no difference.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Before nightfall--before the evening which was to have been enlivened by a dinner-party and a carpet-dance, and while bride and bridegroom should have been speeding southwards to that noble Kentish mansion which his uncle had lent George Fairfax--before the rooks flew homeward across the woods beyond Hale--there had been a general flight from the Castle.