Chapter V

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

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

later than; following

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Priscilla and Loveday almost wished that they had been invited too, for the day seemed very long and dull without mother, or Geoffrey, or Nurse.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

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

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

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

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

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

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Priscilla and Loveday almost wished that they had been invited too, for the day seemed very long and dull without mother, or Geoffrey, or Nurse.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

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

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

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From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

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

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

carefully weighed

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

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

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

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From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

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

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Priscilla and Loveday almost wished that they had been invited too, for the day seemed very long and dull without mother, or Geoffrey, or Nurse.

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From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

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

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

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

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

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

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

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

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

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

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

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

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

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

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

the state of being honored

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

a social unit living together

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

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

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

plural of “ice” — water frozen in the solid state

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

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

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Priscilla and Loveday almost wished that they had been invited too, for the day seemed very long and dull without mother, or Geoffrey, or Nurse.

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

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

and nothing more

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

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

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

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

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Priscilla and Loveday almost wished that they had been invited too, for the day seemed very long and dull without mother, or Geoffrey, or Nurse.

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

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

engage in

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

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 There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

used to form the superlative

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

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

From this reading Priscilla and Loveday almost wished that they had been invited too, for the day seemed very long and dull without mother, or Geoffrey, or Nurse.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

and nothing more

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Priscilla and Loveday almost wished that they had been invited too, for the day seemed very long and dull without mother, or Geoffrey, or Nurse.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

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

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Priscilla and Loveday almost wished that they had been invited too, for the day seemed very long and dull without mother, or Geoffrey, or Nurse.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

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

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

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

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

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

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

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From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

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

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

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

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

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

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

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

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

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

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

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

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

precisely as stated

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

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

From this reading SWEEPING THE DRAWING-ROOM The day after the drive to Lantig, Mrs. Carlyon was having a large “At Home” in the afternoon--large, that is, for Trelint--and all the household was very busy.

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

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

in or at the place that

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

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

From this reading There were cakes to make, and biscuits, and tea-cakes, and sandwiches, and ices, and all kinds of good things, for there were not many shops in the town; besides which, it was considered a point of honour to make most of the things at home.

which person or people

From this reading Ellen always grew very cross at these times, but she cooked her best, for every one in Trelint knew who Dr. Carlyon’s cook was; just as every one knew how many servants every one else had, and who they were.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Priscilla and Loveday almost wished that they had been invited too, for the day seemed very long and dull without mother, or Geoffrey, or Nurse.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nurse, too, was not as patient as usual, she had so many things on her mind, for where there are only two maids to help, a big party makes every one very busy, and the children had to amuse themselves as best they could--at least, Priscilla and Loveday had to; Geoffrey had gone to spend the day in the country with some friends, glad enough to escape “such silly things as At Homes,” he said.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Priscilla and Loveday almost wished that they had been invited too, for the day seemed very long and dull without mother, or Geoffrey, or Nurse.