Chapter VII

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Another letter had arrived from Mrs. Crane this morning, which yet remained to be answered when she felt there was more news to write about.

anew

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

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

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another letter had arrived from Mrs. Crane this morning, which yet remained to be answered when she felt there was more news to write about.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Another letter had arrived from Mrs. Crane this morning, which yet remained to be answered when she felt there was more news to write about.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Another letter had arrived from Mrs. Crane this morning, which yet remained to be answered when she felt there was more news to write about.

the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

From this reading The one big fight to gain ascendancy over her pupil had been worth while.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

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

From this reading Another letter had arrived from Mrs. Crane this morning, which yet remained to be answered when she felt there was more news to write about.

have

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

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

From this reading The one big fight to gain ascendancy over her pupil had been worth while.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It is true Ellice did not give up her opposition without some further struggle, but her wilfulness never again carried her so far.

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

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

stretch (the neck) so as to see better

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

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

From this reading It is true Ellice did not give up her opposition without some further struggle, but her wilfulness never again carried her so far.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

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

From this reading It is true Ellice did not give up her opposition without some further struggle, but her wilfulness never again carried her so far.

plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It is true Ellice did not give up her opposition without some further struggle, but her wilfulness never again carried her so far.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Another letter had arrived from Mrs. Crane this morning, which yet remained to be answered when she felt there was more news to write about.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The one big fight to gain ascendancy over her pupil had been worth while.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Another letter had arrived from Mrs. Crane this morning, which yet remained to be answered when she felt there was more news to write about.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading It is true Ellice did not give up her opposition without some further struggle, but her wilfulness never again carried her so far.

obtain

From this reading The one big fight to gain ascendancy over her pupil had been worth while.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It is true Ellice did not give up her opposition without some further struggle, but her wilfulness never again carried her so far.

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

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

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

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

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

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

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

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

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

From this reading It is true Ellice did not give up her opposition without some further struggle, but her wilfulness never again carried her so far.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true Ellice did not give up her opposition without some further struggle, but her wilfulness never again carried her so far.

and nothing more

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Another letter had arrived from Mrs. Crane this morning, which yet remained to be answered when she felt there was more news to write about.

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

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

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

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Another letter had arrived from Mrs. Crane this morning, which yet remained to be answered when she felt there was more news to write about.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

absolutely essential

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It is true Ellice did not give up her opposition without some further struggle, but her wilfulness never again carried her so far.

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

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Another letter had arrived from Mrs. Crane this morning, which yet remained to be answered when she felt there was more news to write about.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is true Ellice did not give up her opposition without some further struggle, but her wilfulness never again carried her so far.

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

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

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

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The one big fight to gain ascendancy over her pupil had been worth while.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading It is true Ellice did not give up her opposition without some further struggle, but her wilfulness never again carried her so far.

above and across; more than

From this reading The one big fight to gain ascendancy over her pupil had been worth while.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The one big fight to gain ascendancy over her pupil had been worth while.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Another letter had arrived from Mrs. Crane this morning, which yet remained to be answered when she felt there was more news to write about.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

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

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

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

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

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

From this reading It is true Ellice did not give up her opposition without some further struggle, but her wilfulness never again carried her so far.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

not in physical motion

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading It is true Ellice did not give up her opposition without some further struggle, but her wilfulness never again carried her so far.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

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

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Another letter had arrived from Mrs. Crane this morning, which yet remained to be answered when she felt there was more news to write about.

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

From this reading Another letter had arrived from Mrs. Crane this morning, which yet remained to be answered when she felt there was more news to write about.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

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

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

a source of difficulty

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true Ellice did not give up her opposition without some further struggle, but her wilfulness never again carried her so far.

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

From this reading It is true Ellice did not give up her opposition without some further struggle, but her wilfulness never again carried her so far.

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

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

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

From this reading BOB IN TROUBLE Weeks drifted into months, and Margaret, much to the satisfaction of the inmates of Oaklands, was still at her post.

at the time that

From this reading Another letter had arrived from Mrs. Crane this morning, which yet remained to be answered when she felt there was more news to write about.

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

From this reading Another letter had arrived from Mrs. Crane this morning, which yet remained to be answered when she felt there was more news to write about.

during the time that

From this reading The one big fight to gain ascendancy over her pupil had been worth while.

the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline

From this reading It is true Ellice did not give up her opposition without some further struggle, but her wilfulness never again carried her so far.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It is true Ellice did not give up her opposition without some further struggle, but her wilfulness never again carried her so far.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading The one big fight to gain ascendancy over her pupil had been worth while.

produce a literary work

From this reading Another letter had arrived from Mrs. Crane this morning, which yet remained to be answered when she felt there was more news to write about.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Mrs. Crane had written and invited her to spend the summer holiday with her in August, but the thought of seeing the Abbey House again seemed more than she could bear just then, and so her old friend's invitation had been refused, and Margaret stayed on in the new environment, each day becoming more necessary in the home of her employers.

but in spite of that

From this reading Another letter had arrived from Mrs. Crane this morning, which yet remained to be answered when she felt there was more news to write about.