Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading AN ACCIDENT.

highly skilled

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT.

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

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

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

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

including all or everything

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

a female human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

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From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

set up or found

From this reading A safer refuge could not have been found in London.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

according to habit or custom

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

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

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

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From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

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

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

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

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

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

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

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

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

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

From this reading A safer refuge could not have been found in London.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

absolutely essential

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

not any; not one

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A safer refuge could not have been found in London.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

relating to or involving money

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

a safe place

From this reading A safer refuge could not have been found in London.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

the act of removing

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

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

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading A safer refuge could not have been found in London.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

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

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

having a determined will

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

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

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

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

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

male cat

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

precisely as stated

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

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

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

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

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

at the time that

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The Lennards were so often under a cloud themselves as regarded pecuniary matters, so beset at times by their unwelcome creditors--the butcher, baker and grocer--that the chain of their front door was kept habitually fastened, and no one was admitted within its portals without being first of all subjected to a comprehensive survey.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The drawing-room floor at Lennard's made very comfortable quarters for Tom Heriot, and his removal from the room in Southwark had been accomplished without difficulty.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Mrs. Lennard, a patient, mild, weak woman, who could never have been strong-minded, made him an excellent nurse, her more practical and very capable daughter, Charlotte, aiding her when necessary.