Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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From this reading This letter pointed out that Maria's wages were not £1, 13s.

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

From this reading This letter pointed out that Maria's wages were not £1, 13s.

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

From this reading III On the second day following, Mrs Garlick received a letter from "young Lawton," the solicitor.

later than; following

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

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

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

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

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

for the reason that

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The Five Towns, however, is not a country of change.

the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

a bounded scope

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Five Towns, however, is not a country of change.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading III On the second day following, Mrs Garlick received a letter from "young Lawton," the solicitor.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

the act of departing

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

extend in scope or range or area

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading III On the second day following, Mrs Garlick received a letter from "young Lawton," the solicitor.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

a .45-caliber pistol

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading III On the second day following, Mrs Garlick received a letter from "young Lawton," the solicitor.

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From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

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

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

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

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

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

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

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

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The Five Towns, however, is not a country of change.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading III On the second day following, Mrs Garlick received a letter from "young Lawton," the solicitor.

of great significance or value

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

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

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

plural of “inconvenience” — an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

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

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

a town in southwest Oklahoma

From this reading III On the second day following, Mrs Garlick received a letter from "young Lawton," the solicitor.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading III On the second day following, Mrs Garlick received a letter from "young Lawton," the solicitor.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

possessive form of “maria” — a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

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

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading III On the second day following, Mrs Garlick received a letter from "young Lawton," the solicitor.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This letter pointed out that Maria's wages were not £1, 13s.

above and across; more than

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

having a point

From this reading This letter pointed out that Maria's wages were not £1, 13s.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading III On the second day following, Mrs Garlick received a letter from "young Lawton," the solicitor.

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

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading This letter pointed out that Maria's wages were not £1, 13s.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading III On the second day following, Mrs Garlick received a letter from "young Lawton," the solicitor.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading III On the second day following, Mrs Garlick received a letter from "young Lawton," the solicitor.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

required or under orders

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

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

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

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

From this reading This letter pointed out that Maria's wages were not £1, 13s.

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

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading This letter pointed out that Maria's wages were not £1, 13s.

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

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

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

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading After Maria's stormy departure Mrs Garlick regained her sense of humour and her cheerfulness; but the inconveniences of being without Maria were important.

a late time of life

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.

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

From this reading III On the second day following, Mrs Garlick received a letter from "young Lawton," the solicitor.

the freshness and vitality characteristic of a young person

From this reading Young Lawton, aged over forty, was not so-called because in the Five Towns youthfulness is supposed to extend to the confines of forty-five, but because he had succeeded his father, known as "old Lawton"; it is true that the latter had been dead many years.