Chapter VI

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

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

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

From this reading There are discrepancies, but the weight of evidence lies near the wine-cooler....

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

report or maintain

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

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

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

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From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

a youthful male person

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading So for a fortnight there was a happy party at the old inn by Burford Bridge.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

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From this reading So for a fortnight there was a happy party at the old inn by Burford Bridge.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

tilt or slant to one side

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

plural of “discrepancy” — a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

From this reading There are discrepancies, but the weight of evidence lies near the wine-cooler....

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading There are discrepancies, but the weight of evidence lies near the wine-cooler....

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So for a fortnight there was a happy party at the old inn by Burford Bridge.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading So for a fortnight there was a happy party at the old inn by Burford Bridge.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

something acquired without compensation

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

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

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

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

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading So for a fortnight there was a happy party at the old inn by Burford Bridge.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

the work of cleaning and running a house

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading So for a fortnight there was a happy party at the old inn by Burford Bridge.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

a boy or man

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

immediately past

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading There are discrepancies, but the weight of evidence lies near the wine-cooler....

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

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

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

a particular point in time

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading There are discrepancies, but the weight of evidence lies near the wine-cooler....

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

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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

From this reading So for a fortnight there was a happy party at the old inn by Burford Bridge.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

owed as a debt

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

subject to question

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

with speed

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

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

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

in the near future

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

that is on a string

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

a county in southeastern England on the Thames

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

plural of “upland” — elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

plural of “wag” — a witty amusing person who makes jokes

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

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

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading There are discrepancies, but the weight of evidence lies near the wine-cooler....

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The fresh air of the Surrey uplands soon had the lad Oliver strung to the full pitch of devilment that is nature’s questionable gift to boyhood; and he rapidly regained what Netherby Gomme, with meaning accent, called his “habitual rude health.”...

in or at the place that

From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

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From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

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From this reading Where the Major slept during the fourteen nights was never known; but city wags to this day aver that it was beside the wine-cooler under the sideboard at _The Cock and Bull_ in Fleet Street.

plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Wherein Miss Betty Modeyne wins more Hearts_ It was a month or more before the boy was allowed to go into the country; so that it was early summer by the time they sent him away with Netherby--the small Betty being added to mother the party at the last moment, there having arisen doubts as to the quality of the housekeeping owing to the absent-mindedness of the bear-leader.