Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

how long something has existed

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

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

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

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

From this reading And he went from the parlour into the shop.

extreme mental distress

From this reading Constance guessed little of the secret anguish of that departure.

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

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

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

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading Constance guessed little of the secret anguish of that departure.

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

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

the act of departing

From this reading Constance guessed little of the secret anguish of that departure.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

the organ of sight

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

a long fixed look

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Constance guessed little of the secret anguish of that departure.

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

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

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

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

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

From this reading And he went from the parlour into the shop.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

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

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

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

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

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

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And he went from the parlour into the shop.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

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

From this reading Constance guessed little of the secret anguish of that departure.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

engage in

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

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

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

a form of address for a man

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

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

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading And he went from the parlour into the shop.

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

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

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

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

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

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Constance guessed little of the secret anguish of that departure.

do one's shopping

From this reading And he went from the parlour into the shop.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

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

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

government free from external control

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

make square

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

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

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

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

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

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

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

one who stays for only a short time

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading REVOLUTION I "Well," said Mr. Povey, rising from the rocking-chair that in a previous age had been John Baines's, "I've got to make a start some time, so I may as well begin now!"

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading And he went from the parlour into the shop.

in or at the place that

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

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

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

which person or people

From this reading Constance's eye followed him as far as the door, where their glances met for an instant in the transient gaze which expresses the tenderness of people who feel more than they kiss.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading It was on the morning of this day that Mrs. Baines, relinquishing the sovereignty of St. Luke's Square, had gone to live as a younger sister in the house of Harriet Maddack at Axe.