Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading And if people happen to be lovers, what can be so delightful, in England, as a rainy morning?

reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

(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 The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

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

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

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

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

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

From this reading And if people happen to be lovers, what can be so delightful, in England, as a rainy morning?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

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

From this reading And if people happen to be lovers, what can be so delightful, in England, as a rainy morning?

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

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

From this reading English sunshine is dubious; bonnets are never quite secure; and if you sit down on the grass, it may lead to catarrhs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

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

From this reading English sunshine is dubious; bonnets are never quite secure; and if you sit down on the grass, it may lead to catarrhs.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading And if people happen to be lovers, what can be so delightful, in England, as a rainy morning?

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading But the rain is to be depended on.

hate coupled with disgust

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading English sunshine is dubious; bonnets are never quite secure; and if you sit down on the grass, it may lead to catarrhs.

fraught with uncertainty or doubt

From this reading English sunshine is dubious; bonnets are never quite secure; and if you sit down on the grass, it may lead to catarrhs.

capable of being borne though unpleasant

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading And if people happen to be lovers, what can be so delightful, in England, as a rainy morning?

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading English sunshine is dubious; bonnets are never quite secure; and if you sit down on the grass, it may lead to catarrhs.

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

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

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

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading English sunshine is dubious; bonnets are never quite secure; and if you sit down on the grass, it may lead to catarrhs.

come to pass

From this reading And if people happen to be lovers, what can be so delightful, in England, as a rainy morning?

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

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And if people happen to be lovers, what can be so delightful, in England, as a rainy morning?

without limits in extent or size or quantity

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

requiring attention or action

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

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

From this reading And if people happen to be lovers, what can be so delightful, in England, as a rainy morning?

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

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading English sunshine is dubious; bonnets are never quite secure; and if you sit down on the grass, it may lead to catarrhs.

potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading English sunshine is dubious; bonnets are never quite secure; and if you sit down on the grass, it may lead to catarrhs.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading And if people happen to be lovers, what can be so delightful, in England, as a rainy morning?

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading English sunshine is dubious; bonnets are never quite secure; and if you sit down on the grass, it may lead to catarrhs.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading English sunshine is dubious; bonnets are never quite secure; and if you sit down on the grass, it may lead to catarrhs.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

not any; not one

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

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

From this reading And if people happen to be lovers, what can be so delightful, in England, as a rainy morning?

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

an angry dispute

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading English sunshine is dubious; bonnets are never quite secure; and if you sit down on the grass, it may lead to catarrhs.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading And if people happen to be lovers, what can be so delightful, in England, as a rainy morning?

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

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

get by special effort

From this reading English sunshine is dubious; bonnets are never quite secure; and if you sit down on the grass, it may lead to catarrhs.

be seated

From this reading English sunshine is dubious; bonnets are never quite secure; and if you sit down on the grass, it may lead to catarrhs.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

the rays of the sun

From this reading English sunshine is dubious; bonnets are never quite secure; and if you sit down on the grass, it may lead to catarrhs.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

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

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

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

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

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

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

precisely as stated

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

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

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And if people happen to be lovers, what can be so delightful, in England, as a rainy morning?

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

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

which person or people

From this reading Philip Re-enters The next morning was very wet,—the sort of morning on which male neighbours who have no imperative occupation at home are likely to pay their fair friends an illimitable visit.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The rain, which has been endurable enough for the walk or ride one way, is sure to become so heavy, and at the same time so certain to clear up by and by, that nothing but an open quarrel can abbreviate the visit; latent detestation will not do at all.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading English sunshine is dubious; bonnets are never quite secure; and if you sit down on the grass, it may lead to catarrhs.