Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

in the past

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

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

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

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

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

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

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

the two together, not just one

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

a youthful male person

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, at any rate, her health had improved in a marked degree since she had come to Seabourne.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That was, no doubt, due to the fact that, encouraged to do so by Mrs. Danvers, Margaret spent much of her time out of doors.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

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

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

the state of being with someone

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

drive away by hitting with one's ball

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

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From this reading That was, no doubt, due to the fact that, encouraged to do so by Mrs. Danvers, Margaret spent much of her time out of doors.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading But, at any rate, her health had improved in a marked degree since she had come to Seabourne.

-ing form of “deprive” — take away possessions from someone

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

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

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading That was, no doubt, due to the fact that, encouraged to do so by Mrs. Danvers, Margaret spent much of her time out of doors.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading That was, no doubt, due to the fact that, encouraged to do so by Mrs. Danvers, Margaret spent much of her time out of doors.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading That was, no doubt, due to the fact that, encouraged to do so by Mrs. Danvers, Margaret spent much of her time out of doors.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

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From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

inspired with confidence

From this reading That was, no doubt, due to the fact that, encouraged to do so by Mrs. Danvers, Margaret spent much of her time out of doors.

divisible by two

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading That was, no doubt, due to the fact that, encouraged to do so by Mrs. Danvers, Margaret spent much of her time out of doors.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

comparative of “gay” — bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

in a willing manner

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

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

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading But, at any rate, her health had improved in a marked degree since she had come to Seabourne.

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

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

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From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

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

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

a social unit living together

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading But, at any rate, her health had improved in a marked degree since she had come to Seabourne.

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

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

and nothing more

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

full of life and energy

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

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 Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

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From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

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

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading But, at any rate, her health had improved in a marked degree since she had come to Seabourne.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

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

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading That was, no doubt, due to the fact that, encouraged to do so by Mrs. Danvers, Margaret spent much of her time out of doors.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

not any; not one

From this reading That was, no doubt, due to the fact that, encouraged to do so by Mrs. Danvers, Margaret spent much of her time out of doors.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

many times at short intervals

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

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

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading That was, no doubt, due to the fact that, encouraged to do so by Mrs. Danvers, Margaret spent much of her time out of doors.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

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

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading But, at any rate, her health had improved in a marked degree since she had come to Seabourne.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

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From this reading But, at any rate, her health had improved in a marked degree since she had come to Seabourne.

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

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But, at any rate, her health had improved in a marked degree since she had come to Seabourne.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading That was, no doubt, due to the fact that, encouraged to do so by Mrs. Danvers, Margaret spent much of her time out of doors.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

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

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

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

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading That was, no doubt, due to the fact that, encouraged to do so by Mrs. Danvers, Margaret spent much of her time out of doors.

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

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

precisely as stated

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

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

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

at the time that

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

a sadly pensive longing

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Edward was a boy of many occupations and had much to do besides playing croquet with her, and Hilary often claimed Nancy's companionship even when she did not particularly wish for it just for the spiteful pleasure of depriving Margaret of it.

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

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.

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

From this reading ELEANOR MEETS MARGARET'S AUNT In spite of the liking that both Edward and Nancy had come to show for her society, Margaret often felt very lonely at The Cedars, far more lonely than she would have believed it would be possible for her to be in a big household of lively boys and girls.

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

From this reading So that Margaret was thrown very much on her own resources--so much so, indeed, that she sometimes wondered with a touch of wistfulness if she was any gayer in the midst of this merry, chattering crowd of young people than she had been in the silent old house that she had left so gladly one short month ago.