Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading The bag yielded up some bills and a solitary letter, addressed in Isobel's looped and curly writing.

the state of being absent

From this reading For the most part it dealt with small incidents of her visit and dutiful enquiries concerning the progress of estate and domestic affairs at the Hall during her absence.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading The bag yielded up some bills and a solitary letter, addressed in Isobel's looped and curly writing.

matters of personal concern

From this reading For the most part it dealt with small incidents of her visit and dutiful enquiries concerning the progress of estate and domestic affairs at the Hall during her absence.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

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

From this reading It was not an easy hand to read, and Lady Gertrude produced her pince-nez to assist in deciphering it.

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

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

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

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

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

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It was not an easy hand to read, and Lady Gertrude produced her pince-nez to assist in deciphering it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

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

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading The bag yielded up some bills and a solitary letter, addressed in Isobel's looped and curly writing.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading The bag yielded up some bills and a solitary letter, addressed in Isobel's looped and curly writing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading For the most part it dealt with small incidents of her visit and dutiful enquiries concerning the progress of estate and domestic affairs at the Hall during her absence.

(of hair) having curls or waves

From this reading The bag yielded up some bills and a solitary letter, addressed in Isobel's looped and curly writing.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading For the most part it dealt with small incidents of her visit and dutiful enquiries concerning the progress of estate and domestic affairs at the Hall during her absence.

-ing form of “decipher” — convert code into ordinary language

From this reading It was not an easy hand to read, and Lady Gertrude produced her pince-nez to assist in deciphering it.

past form of “delegate” — transfer power to someone

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading For the most part it dealt with small incidents of her visit and dutiful enquiries concerning the progress of estate and domestic affairs at the Hall during her absence.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading For the most part it dealt with small incidents of her visit and dutiful enquiries concerning the progress of estate and domestic affairs at the Hall during her absence.

willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect

From this reading For the most part it dealt with small incidents of her visit and dutiful enquiries concerning the progress of estate and domestic affairs at the Hall during her absence.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was not an easy hand to read, and Lady Gertrude produced her pince-nez to assist in deciphering it.

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

From this reading For the most part it dealt with small incidents of her visit and dutiful enquiries concerning the progress of estate and domestic affairs at the Hall during her absence.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading For the most part it dealt with small incidents of her visit and dutiful enquiries concerning the progress of estate and domestic affairs at the Hall during her absence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

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

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

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

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

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

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was not an easy hand to read, and Lady Gertrude produced her pince-nez to assist in deciphering it.

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

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

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

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

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

From this reading The bag yielded up some bills and a solitary letter, addressed in Isobel's looped and curly writing.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading For the most part it dealt with small incidents of her visit and dutiful enquiries concerning the progress of estate and domestic affairs at the Hall during her absence.

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

From this reading The bag yielded up some bills and a solitary letter, addressed in Isobel's looped and curly writing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not an easy hand to read, and Lady Gertrude produced her pince-nez to assist in deciphering it.

plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

and nothing more

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

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

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The bag yielded up some bills and a solitary letter, addressed in Isobel's looped and curly writing.

past form of “loop” — move in loops

From this reading The bag yielded up some bills and a solitary letter, addressed in Isobel's looped and curly writing.

used to form the superlative

From this reading For the most part it dealt with small incidents of her visit and dutiful enquiries concerning the progress of estate and domestic affairs at the Hall during her absence.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not an easy hand to read, and Lady Gertrude produced her pince-nez to assist in deciphering it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

on one occasion

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For the most part it dealt with small incidents of her visit and dutiful enquiries concerning the progress of estate and domestic affairs at the Hall during her absence.

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

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

spectacles clipped to the nose by a spring

From this reading It was not an easy hand to read, and Lady Gertrude produced her pince-nez to assist in deciphering it.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

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

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

a man who delivers the mail

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading It was not an easy hand to read, and Lady Gertrude produced her pince-nez to assist in deciphering it.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading For the most part it dealt with small incidents of her visit and dutiful enquiries concerning the progress of estate and domestic affairs at the Hall during her absence.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading It was not an easy hand to read, and Lady Gertrude produced her pince-nez to assist in deciphering it.

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

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

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

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading The bag yielded up some bills and a solitary letter, addressed in Isobel's looped and curly writing.

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

From this reading The bag yielded up some bills and a solitary letter, addressed in Isobel's looped and curly writing.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

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

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

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

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

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

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

in the direction of

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

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

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

not known

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

not firmly fastened or secured

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

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

From this reading The bag yielded up some bills and a solitary letter, addressed in Isobel's looped and curly writing.

under normal conditions

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading For the most part it dealt with small incidents of her visit and dutiful enquiries concerning the progress of estate and domestic affairs at the Hall during her absence.

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

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound

From this reading TOWARDS UNKNOWN WAYS The afternoon post had just been delivered and the postman was already whizzing his way down the drive on his scarlet-painted bicycle as Lady Gertrude unlocked the private post-bag appertaining to Trenby Hall.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This was one of the small jobs usually delegated to her niece, but for once the latter was away on holiday, staying with friends at Penzance.

the act of creating written works

From this reading The bag yielded up some bills and a solitary letter, addressed in Isobel's looped and curly writing.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading The bag yielded up some bills and a solitary letter, addressed in Isobel's looped and curly writing.