Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

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

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

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

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

from appearances alone

From this reading Mr. Marsham senior had apparently laid out his park and grounds on the same principles as those on which he had built his house.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

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

From this reading Mr. Marsham senior had apparently laid out his park and grounds on the same principles as those on which he had built his house.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Mr. Marsham senior had apparently laid out his park and grounds on the same principles as those on which he had built his house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

plural of “contrast” — the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything was large and expensive.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading Everything was large and expensive.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Mr. Marsham senior had apparently laid out his park and grounds on the same principles as those on which he had built his house.

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

From this reading Mr. Marsham senior had apparently laid out his park and grounds on the same principles as those on which he had built his house.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Marsham senior had apparently laid out his park and grounds on the same principles as those on which he had built his house.

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

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

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

From this reading Mr. Marsham senior had apparently laid out his park and grounds on the same principles as those on which he had built his house.

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

From this reading Mr. Marsham senior had apparently laid out his park and grounds on the same principles as those on which he had built his house.

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

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

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

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The woods and plantations were kept to a nicety; not a twig was out of place.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Mr. Marsham senior had apparently laid out his park and grounds on the same principles as those on which he had built his house.

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

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

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

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

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

From this reading Mr. Marsham senior had apparently laid out his park and grounds on the same principles as those on which he had built his house.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Marsham senior had apparently laid out his park and grounds on the same principles as those on which he had built his house.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety

From this reading The woods and plantations were kept to a nicety; not a twig was out of place.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The woods and plantations were kept to a nicety; not a twig was out of place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Marsham senior had apparently laid out his park and grounds on the same principles as those on which he had built his house.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The woods and plantations were kept to a nicety; not a twig was out of place.

plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading The woods and plantations were kept to a nicety; not a twig was out of place.

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Mr. Marsham senior had apparently laid out his park and grounds on the same principles as those on which he had built his house.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Mr. Marsham senior had apparently laid out his park and grounds on the same principles as those on which he had built his house.

cut with a saw

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading Mr. Marsham senior had apparently laid out his park and grounds on the same principles as those on which he had built his house.

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

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

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

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

unhealthy looking

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

not in physical motion

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

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

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Mr. Marsham senior had apparently laid out his park and grounds on the same principles as those on which he had built his house.

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

From this reading The woods and plantations were kept to a nicety; not a twig was out of place.

past form of “transplant” — lift and reset in another soil or situation

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

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 Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

branch out in a twiglike manner

From this reading The woods and plantations were kept to a nicety; not a twig was out of place.

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

From this reading Everything was large and expensive.

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

From this reading The woods and plantations were kept to a nicety; not a twig was out of place.

at the time that

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

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

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

at a wholesale price

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The woods and plantations were kept to a nicety; not a twig was out of place.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Enormous cost had been incurred in the planting of rare evergreens; full-grown trees had been transplanted wholesale from a distance, and still wore in many cases a sickly and invalided air; and elaborate contrasts in dark and light foliage had been arranged by the landscape-gardener employed.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading The next day, when Diana looked out from her window, she saw a large and dreary park wrapped in scudding rain which promised evil things for the shooting-party of the day.