Chapter VI

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

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Neville undid his railway rug and wrapped it round her, for the rain had made the air very chilly.

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

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading At another time, on a fine day perhaps, and not at the end of a tiring railway journey, Kathleen might have found it amusing.

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

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading At another time, on a fine day perhaps, and not at the end of a tiring railway journey, Kathleen might have found it amusing.

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

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

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

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading And as a rule, she was far merrier and high-spirited than Neville, though, to see them now, one would scarcely have believed it.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading Neville undid his railway rug and wrapped it round her, for the rain had made the air very chilly.

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From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

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

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

command with authority

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

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

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading And as a rule, she was far merrier and high-spirited than Neville, though, to see them now, one would scarcely have believed it.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading At another time, on a fine day perhaps, and not at the end of a tiring railway journey, Kathleen might have found it amusing.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Neville undid his railway rug and wrapped it round her, for the rain had made the air very chilly.

set up or found

From this reading At another time, on a fine day perhaps, and not at the end of a tiring railway journey, Kathleen might have found it amusing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

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

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At another time, on a fine day perhaps, and not at the end of a tiring railway journey, Kathleen might have found it amusing.

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

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

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

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

joyously unrestrained

From this reading And as a rule, she was far merrier and high-spirited than Neville, though, to see them now, one would scarcely have believed it.

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

From this reading Neville undid his railway rug and wrapped it round her, for the rain had made the air very chilly.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Neville undid his railway rug and wrapped it round her, for the rain had made the air very chilly.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading At another time, on a fine day perhaps, and not at the end of a tiring railway journey, Kathleen might have found it amusing.

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

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

immediately past

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

comparative of “merry” — full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading And as a rule, she was far merrier and high-spirited than Neville, though, to see them now, one would scarcely have believed it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

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

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

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

From this reading Neville undid his railway rug and wrapped it round her, for the rain had made the air very chilly.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At another time, on a fine day perhaps, and not at the end of a tiring railway journey, Kathleen might have found it amusing.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And as a rule, she was far merrier and high-spirited than Neville, though, to see them now, one would scarcely have believed it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

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

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

the act of departing politely

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

by chance

From this reading At another time, on a fine day perhaps, and not at the end of a tiring railway journey, Kathleen might have found it amusing.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Neville undid his railway rug and wrapped it round her, for the rain had made the air very chilly.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Neville undid his railway rug and wrapped it round her, for the rain had made the air very chilly.

recurring again and again

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Neville undid his railway rug and wrapped it round her, for the rain had made the air very chilly.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Neville undid his railway rug and wrapped it round her, for the rain had made the air very chilly.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading And as a rule, she was far merrier and high-spirited than Neville, though, to see them now, one would scarcely have believed it.

plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

only a very short time before

From this reading And as a rule, she was far merrier and high-spirited than Neville, though, to see them now, one would scarcely have believed it.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And as a rule, she was far merrier and high-spirited than Neville, though, to see them now, one would scarcely have believed it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

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

From this reading And as a rule, she was far merrier and high-spirited than Neville, though, to see them now, one would scarcely have believed it.

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

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And as a rule, she was far merrier and high-spirited than Neville, though, to see them now, one would scarcely have believed it.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

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

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And as a rule, she was far merrier and high-spirited than Neville, though, to see them now, one would scarcely have believed it.

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

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And as a rule, she was far merrier and high-spirited than Neville, though, to see them now, one would scarcely have believed it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At another time, on a fine day perhaps, and not at the end of a tiring railway journey, Kathleen might have found it amusing.

producing exhaustion

From this reading At another time, on a fine day perhaps, and not at the end of a tiring railway journey, Kathleen might have found it amusing.

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

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

inflected form of “undo” — cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect

From this reading Neville undid his railway rug and wrapped it round her, for the rain had made the air very chilly.

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

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

precisely as stated

From this reading Neville undid his railway rug and wrapped it round her, for the rain had made the air very chilly.

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

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

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

From this reading The trunks were given into the charge of the porter to be fetched the next day, as Miss Clotilda might direct, and with repeated thanks from Neville to the old farmer, and a cordial shake of the hand at parting, off they set.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE WHITE HOUSE AT LAST. eville and the old farmer and the carrier all helped Kathleen up into the van, where John Williams had made her as comfortable a place as he could on the bench that was fixed at one end, with some of the sacks to lean against, and some to put her feet upon.

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

From this reading And as a rule, she was far merrier and high-spirited than Neville, though, to see them now, one would scarcely have believed it.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Neville undid his railway rug and wrapped it round her, for the rain had made the air very chilly.