Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

the state of being absent

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

tolerating without protest

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

later than; following

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

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

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

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

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading ‘Then we must make haste in, or we shall not have finished supper before ten.’

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading She was established in a large house not far from a country town, for the convenience of daily governess, tutor, and masters.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading She was established in a large house not far from a country town, for the convenience of daily governess, tutor, and masters.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading She was established in a large house not far from a country town, for the convenience of daily governess, tutor, and masters.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading She was established in a large house not far from a country town, for the convenience of daily governess, tutor, and masters.

-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

a social unit living together

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She was established in a large house not far from a country town, for the convenience of daily governess, tutor, and masters.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading ‘Then we must make haste in, or we shall not have finished supper before ten.’

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was established in a large house not far from a country town, for the convenience of daily governess, tutor, and masters.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was established in a large house not far from a country town, for the convenience of daily governess, tutor, and masters.

the act of departing

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

From this reading She was established in a large house not far from a country town, for the convenience of daily governess, tutor, and masters.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

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

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

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

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading ‘Then we must make haste in, or we shall not have finished supper before ten.’

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ‘Then we must make haste in, or we shall not have finished supper before ten.’

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

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

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

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

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

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

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

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

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

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

From this reading She was established in a large house not far from a country town, for the convenience of daily governess, tutor, and masters.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

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

From this reading ‘Then we must make haste in, or we shall not have finished supper before ten.’

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

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

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

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

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

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

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

engage in

From this reading ‘Then we must make haste in, or we shall not have finished supper before ten.’

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 Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading She was established in a large house not far from a country town, for the convenience of daily governess, tutor, and masters.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

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

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

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

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading ‘Then we must make haste in, or we shall not have finished supper before ten.’

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ‘Then we must make haste in, or we shall not have finished supper before ten.’

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ‘Then we must make haste in, or we shall not have finished supper before ten.’

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

more desirable than another

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

not used up

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading ‘Then we must make haste in, or we shall not have finished supper before ten.’

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

From this reading She was established in a large house not far from a country town, for the convenience of daily governess, tutor, and masters.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

a male human offspring

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading ‘Then we must make haste in, or we shall not have finished supper before ten.’

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading ‘Then we must make haste in, or we shall not have finished supper before ten.’

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

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

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading ‘Then we must make haste in, or we shall not have finished supper before ten.’

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

a special situation

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

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

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading She was established in a large house not far from a country town, for the convenience of daily governess, tutor, and masters.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading She was established in a large house not far from a country town, for the convenience of daily governess, tutor, and masters.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

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

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

precisely as stated

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

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

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading ‘Then we must make haste in, or we shall not have finished supper before ten.’

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Therefore she arranged her habits with a view to being constantly with them, and though exchanging calls, and occasionally accepting invitations in the neighbourhood, it was an understood thing that she went out very little.

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

From this reading She herself had grown up on the old system which made education depend more on the family than on the governess, and she preferred honestly the company and training of her children to going into society in her husband’s absence.

during the time that

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

which person or people

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lilias Mohun had married a soldier, and after many wanderings through military stations, the health and education of a large proportion of her family had necessitated her remaining at home with them, while her husband held a command in India, taking out with him the two grown-up daughters and the second son, who was on his staff.