Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading "Better come when he's _not_ going out, so he can be at home and amuse Edith!" said Mrs. Newbolt.

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

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

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

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Better come when he's _not_ going out, so he can be at home and amuse Edith!" said Mrs. Newbolt.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

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

From this reading She had bidden Eleanor come to dinner, and Eleanor had said she would--"if Maurice happened to be going out."

for the reason that

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Better come when he's _not_ going out, so he can be at home and amuse Edith!" said Mrs. Newbolt.

inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment

From this reading She had bidden Eleanor come to dinner, and Eleanor had said she would--"if Maurice happened to be going out."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Better come when he's _not_ going out, so he can be at home and amuse Edith!" said Mrs. Newbolt.

ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She had bidden Eleanor come to dinner, and Eleanor had said she would--"if Maurice happened to be going out."

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

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

dearly loved

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

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

From this reading She had bidden Eleanor come to dinner, and Eleanor had said she would--"if Maurice happened to be going out."

causing dejection

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

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

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

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

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

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

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

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

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

any joyous diversion

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

start firing a weapon

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

the act of departing

From this reading She had bidden Eleanor come to dinner, and Eleanor had said she would--"if Maurice happened to be going out."

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

From this reading She had bidden Eleanor come to dinner, and Eleanor had said she would--"if Maurice happened to be going out."

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading She had bidden Eleanor come to dinner, and Eleanor had said she would--"if Maurice happened to be going out."

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

From this reading "Better come when he's _not_ going out, so he can be at home and amuse Edith!" said Mrs. Newbolt.

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

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

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

From this reading "Better come when he's _not_ going out, so he can be at home and amuse Edith!" said Mrs. Newbolt.

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

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

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

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Better come when he's _not_ going out, so he can be at home and amuse Edith!" said Mrs. Newbolt.

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

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She had bidden Eleanor come to dinner, and Eleanor had said she would--"if Maurice happened to be going out."

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

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

make (textiles) by knitting

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

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

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

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

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Better come when he's _not_ going out, so he can be at home and amuse Edith!" said Mrs. Newbolt.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

and nothing more

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

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

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She had bidden Eleanor come to dinner, and Eleanor had said she would--"if Maurice happened to be going out."

express in words

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

a general conscious awareness

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

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

From this reading She had bidden Eleanor come to dinner, and Eleanor had said she would--"if Maurice happened to be going out."

be seated

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

in the near future

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

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

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

in or at that place or location

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

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

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

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

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

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

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

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

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

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

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

at the time that

From this reading That dismal festivity of the meadow marked the time when Maurice began to live in his own house only from a sense of duty ... and because Edith was there!

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

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A fact which Eleanor's aunt recognized almost as soon as Eleanor did; so, with her usual candor, Mrs. Newbolt took occasion to point things out to her niece.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Eleanor, my dear father used to say that women were puffect fools, because they never could realize that if they left the door _open_, a cat would put on his slippers and sit by the fire and knit; if they locked it, he'd climb up the chimney, but what he'd feel free to prowl on the roof!"

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She had bidden Eleanor come to dinner, and Eleanor had said she would--"if Maurice happened to be going out."