Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

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

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

expected hopefully

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

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

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Olga's earnest request Muriel consented to remain at Redlands.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading Blake was in Scotland.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading At Olga's earnest request Muriel consented to remain at Redlands.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

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

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

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

From this reading His letters were not very frequent, and though his leave was nearly up, he did not speak of returning.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading At Olga's earnest request Muriel consented to remain at Redlands.

divisible by two

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

past form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

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

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

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

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading His letters were not very frequent, and though his leave was nearly up, he did not speak of returning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

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

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

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

From this reading His letters were not very frequent, and though his leave was nearly up, he did not speak of returning.

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

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

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

From this reading His letters were not very frequent, and though his leave was nearly up, he did not speak of returning.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

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

From this reading Blake was in Scotland.

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

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

go away from a place

From this reading His letters were not very frequent, and though his leave was nearly up, he did not speak of returning.

the literary culture

From this reading His letters were not very frequent, and though his leave was nearly up, he did not speak of returning.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

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

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

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From this reading At Olga's earnest request Muriel consented to remain at Redlands.

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

From this reading His letters were not very frequent, and though his leave was nearly up, he did not speak of returning.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His letters were not very frequent, and though his leave was nearly up, he did not speak of returning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

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

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

an amount of time

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

hold back to a later time

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

return to an original state

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

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

From this reading At Olga's earnest request Muriel consented to remain at Redlands.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading At Olga's earnest request Muriel consented to remain at Redlands.

express the need or desire for

From this reading At Olga's earnest request Muriel consented to remain at Redlands.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading His letters were not very frequent, and though his leave was nearly up, he did not speak of returning.

in a rigid manner

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading Blake was in Scotland.

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

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

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

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

refrain from harming

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

express in speech

From this reading His letters were not very frequent, and though his leave was nearly up, he did not speak of returning.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

not in physical motion

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

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

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His letters were not very frequent, and though his leave was nearly up, he did not speak of returning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

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

From this reading At Olga's earnest request Muriel consented to remain at Redlands.

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

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

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

From this reading His letters were not very frequent, and though his leave was nearly up, he did not speak of returning.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

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

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

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

From this reading His letters were not very frequent, and though his leave was nearly up, he did not speak of returning.

at the time that

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

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

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE EAGLE STRIKES Olga's recovery, when the crisis of the disease was past, was more rapid than even her father had anticipated; and this fact, combined with a spell of glorious summer weather, made the period of her quarantine very tedious, particularly as Nick was rigidly excluded from the sick-room.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Daisy had written to postpone her own return to the cottage, having received two or three invitations which she wished to accept if Muriel could still spare her.