Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

the state of being absent

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

(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 New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

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

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

From this reading He had been a favorite in the neighborhood, and people forgot his autocratic ways and remembered now only his many kindnesses.

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

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been a favorite in the neighborhood, and people forgot his autocratic ways and remembered now only his many kindnesses.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Cousin Clare, to whom Lilias had confided the secret of her brother's flight, shook her head.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Half the country-side came to do honor to "the old Squire."

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

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From this reading Cousin Clare, to whom Lilias had confided the secret of her brother's flight, shook her head.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading Cousin Clare, to whom Lilias had confided the secret of her brother's flight, shook her head.

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From this reading Half the country-side came to do honor to "the old Squire."

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Cousin Clare, to whom Lilias had confided the secret of her brother's flight, shook her head.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Half the country-side came to do honor to "the old Squire."

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From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

a social unit living together

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading He had been a favorite in the neighborhood, and people forgot his autocratic ways and remembered now only his many kindnesses.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Cousin Clare, to whom Lilias had confided the secret of her brother's flight, shook her head.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading He had been a favorite in the neighborhood, and people forgot his autocratic ways and remembered now only his many kindnesses.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

a state of high honor

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

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

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half the country-side came to do honor to "the old Squire."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

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

From this reading He had been a favorite in the neighborhood, and people forgot his autocratic ways and remembered now only his many kindnesses.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Cousin Clare, to whom Lilias had confided the secret of her brother's flight, shook her head.

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

From this reading Cousin Clare, to whom Lilias had confided the secret of her brother's flight, shook her head.

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

From this reading He had been a favorite in the neighborhood, and people forgot his autocratic ways and remembered now only his many kindnesses.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Half the country-side came to do honor to "the old Squire."

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

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

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

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

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

From this reading He had been a favorite in the neighborhood, and people forgot his autocratic ways and remembered now only his many kindnesses.

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

From this reading Cousin Clare, to whom Lilias had confided the secret of her brother's flight, shook her head.

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 He had been a favorite in the neighborhood, and people forgot his autocratic ways and remembered now only his many kindnesses.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading He had been a favorite in the neighborhood, and people forgot his autocratic ways and remembered now only his many kindnesses.

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

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

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

From this reading He had been a favorite in the neighborhood, and people forgot his autocratic ways and remembered now only his many kindnesses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

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

From this reading Half the country-side came to do honor to "the old Squire."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

and nothing more

From this reading He had been a favorite in the neighborhood, and people forgot his autocratic ways and remembered now only his many kindnesses.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

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

From this reading He had been a favorite in the neighborhood, and people forgot his autocratic ways and remembered now only his many kindnesses.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He had been a favorite in the neighborhood, and people forgot his autocratic ways and remembered now only his many kindnesses.

a person who represents others

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

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

From this reading Cousin Clare, to whom Lilias had confided the secret of her brother's flight, shook her head.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Cousin Clare, to whom Lilias had confided the secret of her brother's flight, shook her head.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

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

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

situated in or oriented toward the south

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

the season of growth

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Half the country-side came to do honor to "the old Squire."

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

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

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

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

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading He had been a favorite in the neighborhood, and people forgot his autocratic ways and remembered now only his many kindnesses.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

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

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

which person or people

From this reading The absence of Everard, who should have been the chief representative of the family, caused universal comment, and some rumor of the state of affairs began to be passed round among the servants and guests.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Cousin Clare, to whom Lilias had confided the secret of her brother's flight, shook her head.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.

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

From this reading The New Owner The wild wind and rain, which for some weeks had blown from the north, changed suddenly to a southerly breeze, and the sun shone out in all its spring glory on the day of Mr. Ingleton's funeral.