Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

anew

From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

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

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

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

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

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

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

-ing form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

carefully weighed

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

fill with distaste

From this reading She even took out her needlework, to the disgust of her sister.

having made preparations

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

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From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

divisible by two

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

full of events or incidents

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

a social unit living together

From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

an outlying farm

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

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

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

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

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

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

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

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

From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

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

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

incapable of physical sensation

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

and nothing more

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

a narrow way or road

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

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

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

take the midday meal

From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

march in a procession

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

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

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

a particular point in time

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

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

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

a creation created or assembled by needle and thread

From this reading She even took out her needlework, to the disgust of her sister.

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

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

above and across; more than

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

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From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

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

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading She even took out her needlework, to the disgust of her sister.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

inclined to or conducive to companionship with others

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

express in words

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

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

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

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

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

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

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She even took out her needlework, to the disgust of her sister.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Lucy had not much inclination just at that moment to move out of her chair; she was not sociable, to tell the truth, nor disposed to talk even about the new prospects which were brightening over both.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

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

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

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

From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

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From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

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

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

at the time that

From this reading These were eventful days in Grange Lane, when gossip was not nearly rapid enough to follow the march of events.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

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

From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Mr Wentworth went to lunch with his family, the two sisters kept together in the drawing-room, which seemed again re-consecrated to the purposes of life.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

English writer known for his humorous novels and stories (1881-1975)

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading "When there are so many things to talk about, and so much to be considered," Miss Wodehouse said, with a little indignation; and wondered within herself whether Lucy was really insensible to "what had happened," or whether the sense of duty was strong upon her little sister even in the height of her happiness.