Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

quickly and without warning

From this reading "Let us go off along the road here somewhere, Hazel," said Archibald Graves abruptly, "I have come down on purpose to see you.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

(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 Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "Let us go off along the road here somewhere, Hazel," said Archibald Graves abruptly, "I have come down on purpose to see you.

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

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

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From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

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

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

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

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

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

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

(used in the plural) a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air; used to make a fire burn more fiercely or to sound a musical instrument

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

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

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

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

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Let us go off along the road here somewhere, Hazel," said Archibald Graves abruptly, "I have come down on purpose to see you.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

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

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Let us go off along the road here somewhere, Hazel," said Archibald Graves abruptly, "I have come down on purpose to see you.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

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

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

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

From this reading "Let us go off along the road here somewhere, Hazel," said Archibald Graves abruptly, "I have come down on purpose to see you.

the act of departing

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

something considered choice to eat

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Let us go off along the road here somewhere, Hazel," said Archibald Graves abruptly, "I have come down on purpose to see you.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

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

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

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

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

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

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Let us go off along the road here somewhere, Hazel," said Archibald Graves abruptly, "I have come down on purpose to see you.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

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

From this reading "Let us go off along the road here somewhere, Hazel," said Archibald Graves abruptly, "I have come down on purpose to see you.

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

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

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

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

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

conformity or harmony

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

befitting a woman of good breeding

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

softly bright or radiant

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

immediately past

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

engage in

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Never mind these people; come along."

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

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

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

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never mind these people; come along."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

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

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Let us go off along the road here somewhere, Hazel," said Archibald Graves abruptly, "I have come down on purpose to see you.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

above and across; more than

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

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

From this reading Never mind these people; come along."

a human being

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

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

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "Let us go off along the road here somewhere, Hazel," said Archibald Graves abruptly, "I have come down on purpose to see you.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading "Let us go off along the road here somewhere, Hazel," said Archibald Graves abruptly, "I have come down on purpose to see you.

done under pressure

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Let us go off along the road here somewhere, Hazel," said Archibald Graves abruptly, "I have come down on purpose to see you.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

an educational institution

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

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

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Let us go off along the road here somewhere, Hazel," said Archibald Graves abruptly, "I have come down on purpose to see you.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

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

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

the act of perceiving the odor of something

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

in or at or to some place

From this reading "Let us go off along the road here somewhere, Hazel," said Archibald Graves abruptly, "I have come down on purpose to see you.

hurting

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

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

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

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

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

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

From this reading Never mind these people; come along."

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

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

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Let us go off along the road here somewhere, Hazel," said Archibald Graves abruptly, "I have come down on purpose to see you.

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

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

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

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

migratory

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

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

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

at the time that

From this reading There was no avoiding the meeting, and when at last--the service being over and the congregation going--the school children, evidently smelling dinner, having rushed off in spite of all efforts to detain them--Hazel slowly descended, it was to find Archibald Graves waiting at the foot of the stairs, and he stepped in front of Mr Chute, who, as he was so near a neighbour, aimed at walking with the new mistress home.

which person or people

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was fortunate, then, that the girls did behave so badly, and that Feelier Potts would keep spreading out her hands, and saying, "Oh, Goody me!" in imitation of the vicar's tones, for it took Hazel's attention, and her task of keeping the girls quiet stayed her thoughts from wandering away.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Let us go off along the road here somewhere, Hazel," said Archibald Graves abruptly, "I have come down on purpose to see you.

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

From this reading Miss Rebecca Lambent felt more sore than usual, for she was at heart aggrieved that the new schoolmistress should be so good-looking and ladylike--matters not at all in accordance with what was right for "a young person in her station in life;" and, to make matters worse, Jem Chubb, who blew the bellows, let the wind fail in the middle of the second hymn.