Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

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

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

anew

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

(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 great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

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

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

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From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

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

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

pledged to be married

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

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

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

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From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

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

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

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

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

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

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

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

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

in a gay manner

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

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

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

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

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

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

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

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

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

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

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

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

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

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

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

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

From this reading That is a pity."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

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

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

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

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

and nothing more

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

not any; not one

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

plural of “pastime” — a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading That is a pity."

representation of the cross on which Jesus died

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

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

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

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

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

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

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

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

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

precisely as stated

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

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

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

widely or fully known

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

at the time that

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

in or at the place that

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

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

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

during the time that

From this reading "The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates.

which person or people

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

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

From this reading But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing?

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading The Drive To Backsworth She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT The party set out for Backsworth early in the day.