Chapter I

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

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

anew

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading To get away from it and out into the air, into the presence of sky and trees, flowers and birds, was a necessity of every nerve.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading To get away from it and out into the air, into the presence of sky and trees, flowers and birds, was a necessity of every nerve.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

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

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading To get away from it and out into the air, into the presence of sky and trees, flowers and birds, was a necessity of every nerve.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

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From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

permission to do something

From this reading Why did she consent to such contacts, why did she so rashly expose herself?

plural of “contact” — close interaction

From this reading Why did she consent to such contacts, why did she so rashly expose herself?

plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

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

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

something used to beautify

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

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

From this reading Why did she consent to such contacts, why did she so rashly expose herself?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

divisible by two

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading To get away from it and out into the air, into the presence of sky and trees, flowers and birds, was a necessity of every nerve.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading She had had, heaven knew, her reasons, but the whole experience was to be sharper than she had feared.

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading Why did she consent to such contacts, why did she so rashly expose herself?

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading She had had, heaven knew, her reasons, but the whole experience was to be sharper than she had feared.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading To get away from it and out into the air, into the presence of sky and trees, flowers and birds, was a necessity of every nerve.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading To get away from it and out into the air, into the presence of sky and trees, flowers and birds, was a necessity of every nerve.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading She had had, heaven knew, her reasons, but the whole experience was to be sharper than she had feared.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

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

From this reading Why did she consent to such contacts, why did she so rashly expose herself?

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

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

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

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

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

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

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To get away from it and out into the air, into the presence of sky and trees, flowers and birds, was a necessity of every nerve.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She had had, heaven knew, her reasons, but the whole experience was to be sharper than she had feared.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

immediately past

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

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

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading To get away from it and out into the air, into the presence of sky and trees, flowers and birds, was a necessity of every nerve.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading To get away from it and out into the air, into the presence of sky and trees, flowers and birds, was a necessity of every nerve.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To get away from it and out into the air, into the presence of sky and trees, flowers and birds, was a necessity of every nerve.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading To get away from it and out into the air, into the presence of sky and trees, flowers and birds, was a necessity of every nerve.

acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

in a hasty and foolhardy manner

From this reading Why did she consent to such contacts, why did she so rashly expose herself?

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading She had had, heaven knew, her reasons, but the whole experience was to be sharper than she had feared.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games

From this reading She had had, heaven knew, her reasons, but the whole experience was to be sharper than she had feared.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading To get away from it and out into the air, into the presence of sky and trees, flowers and birds, was a necessity of every nerve.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Why did she consent to such contacts, why did she so rashly expose herself?

not in physical motion

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Why did she consent to such contacts, why did she so rashly expose herself?

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She had had, heaven knew, her reasons, but the whole experience was to be sharper than she had feared.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

up to a particular time

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading To get away from it and out into the air, into the presence of sky and trees, flowers and birds, was a necessity of every nerve.

qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Knowing the church to be near, she prepared in her room for the little rural walk, and on her way down again, passing through corridors and observing imbecilities of decoration, the aesthetic misery of the big commodious house, she felt a return of the tide of last night's irritation, a renewal of everything she could secretly suffer from ugliness and stupidity.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading She had had, heaven knew, her reasons, but the whole experience was to be sharper than she had feared.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why did she consent to such contacts, why did she so rashly expose herself?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gereth had said she would go with the rest to church, but suddenly it seemed to her that she should not be able to wait even till church-time for relief: breakfast, at Waterbath, was a punctual meal, and she had still nearly an hour on her hands.