Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Mrs. Clinton was in a low easy-chair and Cicely on a stool at her feet.

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

From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.

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

From this reading Mrs. Clinton had arrived at Muriel's house in time for dinner.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Clinton was in a low easy-chair and Cicely on a stool at her feet.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

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From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.

wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)

From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.

possessive form of “clinton” — wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)

From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Mrs. Clinton had arrived at Muriel's house in time for dinner.

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

From this reading Mrs. Clinton was in a low easy-chair and Cicely on a stool at her feet.

to say again or imitate

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

being all around the edges; enclosing

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Mrs. Clinton was in a low easy-chair and Cicely on a stool at her feet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Clinton had arrived at Muriel's house in time for dinner.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

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

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

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

From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

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

From this reading Mrs. Clinton had arrived at Muriel's house in time for dinner.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

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

From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

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

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Mrs. Clinton was in a low easy-chair and Cicely on a stool at her feet.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

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

From this reading Mrs. Clinton had arrived at Muriel's house in time for dinner.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Clinton was in a low easy-chair and Cicely on a stool at her feet.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

worried and uneasy

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

not in physical motion

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading Mrs. Clinton was in a low easy-chair and Cicely on a stool at her feet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.

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

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mrs. Clinton had arrived at Muriel's house in time for dinner.

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

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading CLINTON That night Cicely and her mother sat late together in Mrs. Clinton's bedroom.

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

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

precisely as stated

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.

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

From this reading Mrs. Clinton was in a low easy-chair and Cicely on a stool at her feet.

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

From this reading Outside was the continuous and restless echo of London pushing up to the very feet of its encircling hills, but they were as far removed from it in spirit as if they had been at home in still and spacious Kencote.