Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

later than; following

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

how long something has existed

From this reading Vivian was at an age when stern justice appears more attractive than mercy.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

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

From this reading Vivian was at an age when stern justice appears more attractive than mercy.

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

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Vivian was at an age when stern justice appears more attractive than mercy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Vivian was at an age when stern justice appears more attractive than mercy.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Vivian was at an age when stern justice appears more attractive than mercy.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

the two together, not just one

From this reading I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

possessive form of “chad” — a small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

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

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

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

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

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

From this reading I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

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

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

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

From this reading I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

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

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Vivian was at an age when stern justice appears more attractive than mercy.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.

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From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

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

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

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 I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

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

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Vivian was at an age when stern justice appears more attractive than mercy.

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

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

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

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

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

From this reading Vivian was at an age when stern justice appears more attractive than mercy.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.

by chance

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

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

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.

precisely, exactly

From this reading I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

in a rigid manner

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.

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

From this reading I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

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

From this reading I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

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

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Vivian was at an age when stern justice appears more attractive than mercy.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Vivian was at an age when stern justice appears more attractive than mercy.

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

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I shouldn't have been in the least surprised if she had left them both out, and I should certainly have said it served them right."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.

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

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

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

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

very generous

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.

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

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

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

From this reading Vivian was at an age when stern justice appears more attractive than mercy.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

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

From this reading She was perhaps too hard on prodigals, but her influence and authority undoubtedly did much to maintain the high standard of St. Chad's; and if she were not altogether popular, she was, at any rate, greatly respected.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading St. Kolgan's Abbey "After what happened on Latchfield Moors," remarked Vivian Holmes, one afternoon about a week later, "I think it is extremely good of Miss Maitland to allow Honor Fitzgerald and Lettice Talbot to go to the picnic to-morrow.

at the time that

From this reading Vivian was at an age when stern justice appears more attractive than mercy.

which person or people

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She kept rules rigidly herself, and had scant patience with those who did not, serving out retribution in her capacity of monitress with an unsparing hand.