Chapter XI

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

later than; following

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

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

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

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

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

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

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

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

From this reading ‘Out of compliment to us,’ as Charles put it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

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

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

for the reason that

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

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

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

terminate

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading ‘Out of compliment to us,’ as Charles put it.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading ‘I looked in the other day when she was dusting,’ said Charlotte.

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

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading ‘Out of compliment to us,’ as Charles put it.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ‘I looked in the other day when she was dusting,’ said Charlotte.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

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

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

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

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

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

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

remove the dust from

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

past form of “dust” — remove the dust from

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

-ing form of “dust” — remove the dust from

From this reading ‘I looked in the other day when she was dusting,’ said Charlotte.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

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

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

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

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

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

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

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

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

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

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

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

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

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

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

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

From this reading ‘I looked in the other day when she was dusting,’ said Charlotte.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

and nothing more

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading ‘I looked in the other day when she was dusting,’ said Charlotte.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ‘Out of compliment to us,’ as Charles put it.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ‘Out of compliment to us,’ as Charles put it.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

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

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

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

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

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

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

be seated

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

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

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’

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

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

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

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

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

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ‘Out of compliment to us,’ as Charles put it.

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

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

at the time that

From this reading ‘I looked in the other day when she was dusting,’ said Charlotte.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

a town in southeastern North Carolina on the Cape Fear River

From this reading THE ROSICURIANS The door of the drawing-room at the Manor House was kept locked, and Mrs. Wilmington dusted the room herself and carried its key in her pocket.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading After the Uncle had said that about Mrs. Wilmington having expected the children to break everything in the house, the three C.’s began to wonder whether the drawing-room had always been kept in this locked-up state, or whether it was only done on their account.

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

From this reading ‘I almost think it must be that,’ Caroline said; ‘because of course drawing-rooms are for people to sit in, and the Wilmington must expect some one to sit in it or she wouldn’t dust it so carefully.’