Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

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

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

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

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

react verbally

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

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

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Beatrice had not to correct her nearly so often, consequently there was less fridging of tempers between the two sisters, and a great increase of calm in the home atmosphere.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Gwen turns Henwife To Gwen the spring term seemed to pass much more rapidly than the autumn one had done.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading Beatrice had not to correct her nearly so often, consequently there was less fridging of tempers between the two sisters, and a great increase of calm in the home atmosphere.

the time you go to bed

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

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

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Beatrice had not to correct her nearly so often, consequently there was less fridging of tempers between the two sisters, and a great increase of calm in the home atmosphere.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

make calm or still

From this reading Beatrice had not to correct her nearly so often, consequently there was less fridging of tempers between the two sisters, and a great increase of calm in the home atmosphere.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

the job of a professional coach

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Beatrice had not to correct her nearly so often, consequently there was less fridging of tempers between the two sisters, and a great increase of calm in the home atmosphere.

make right or correct

From this reading Beatrice had not to correct her nearly so often, consequently there was less fridging of tempers between the two sisters, and a great increase of calm in the home atmosphere.

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

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

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

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Gwen turns Henwife To Gwen the spring term seemed to pass much more rapidly than the autumn one had done.

let fall to the ground

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

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

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

at a previous time

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

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From this reading Beatrice had not to correct her nearly so often, consequently there was less fridging of tempers between the two sisters, and a great increase of calm in the home atmosphere.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

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

From this reading Beatrice had not to correct her nearly so often, consequently there was less fridging of tempers between the two sisters, and a great increase of calm in the home atmosphere.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

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

From this reading Gwen turns Henwife To Gwen the spring term seemed to pass much more rapidly than the autumn one had done.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

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

From this reading Gwen turns Henwife To Gwen the spring term seemed to pass much more rapidly than the autumn one had done.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

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

From this reading Gwen turns Henwife To Gwen the spring term seemed to pass much more rapidly than the autumn one had done.

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

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Beatrice had not to correct her nearly so often, consequently there was less fridging of tempers between the two sisters, and a great increase of calm in the home atmosphere.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

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

From this reading Beatrice had not to correct her nearly so often, consequently there was less fridging of tempers between the two sisters, and a great increase of calm in the home atmosphere.

a quantity that is added

From this reading Beatrice had not to correct her nearly so often, consequently there was less fridging of tempers between the two sisters, and a great increase of calm in the home atmosphere.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Beatrice had not to correct her nearly so often, consequently there was less fridging of tempers between the two sisters, and a great increase of calm in the home atmosphere.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

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

From this reading Gwen turns Henwife To Gwen the spring term seemed to pass much more rapidly than the autumn one had done.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Gwen turns Henwife To Gwen the spring term seemed to pass much more rapidly than the autumn one had done.

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

From this reading Beatrice had not to correct her nearly so often, consequently there was less fridging of tempers between the two sisters, and a great increase of calm in the home atmosphere.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

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

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Beatrice had not to correct her nearly so often, consequently there was less fridging of tempers between the two sisters, and a great increase of calm in the home atmosphere.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Gwen turns Henwife To Gwen the spring term seemed to pass much more rapidly than the autumn one had done.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

above and across; more than

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

go across or through

From this reading Gwen turns Henwife To Gwen the spring term seemed to pass much more rapidly than the autumn one had done.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

with speed

From this reading Gwen turns Henwife To Gwen the spring term seemed to pass much more rapidly than the autumn one had done.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Gwen turns Henwife To Gwen the spring term seemed to pass much more rapidly than the autumn one had done.

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

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Beatrice had not to correct her nearly so often, consequently there was less fridging of tempers between the two sisters, and a great increase of calm in the home atmosphere.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

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

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

refrain from harming

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

the season of growth

From this reading Gwen turns Henwife To Gwen the spring term seemed to pass much more rapidly than the autumn one had done.

not in physical motion

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

plural of “temper” — a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Beatrice had not to correct her nearly so often, consequently there was less fridging of tempers between the two sisters, and a great increase of calm in the home atmosphere.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Gwen turns Henwife To Gwen the spring term seemed to pass much more rapidly than the autumn one had done.

used as intensifiers

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Gwen turns Henwife To Gwen the spring term seemed to pass much more rapidly than the autumn one had done.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

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

From this reading Gwen turns Henwife To Gwen the spring term seemed to pass much more rapidly than the autumn one had done.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Beatrice had not to correct her nearly so often, consequently there was less fridging of tempers between the two sisters, and a great increase of calm in the home atmosphere.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

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

From this reading Gwen turns Henwife To Gwen the spring term seemed to pass much more rapidly than the autumn one had done.

hard to endure

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading Gwen turns Henwife To Gwen the spring term seemed to pass much more rapidly than the autumn one had done.

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

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

up to a particular time

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

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

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

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

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

at the time that

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading She did not feel so terribly harassed over her preparation, and instead of, as formerly, spending the whole evening until bedtime at her books, she was able to spare a chance hour or two occasionally for other things.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading She was growing used to the Fifth Form; and the work, though certainly not easy, was now, thanks to the extra coaching that she had received, well within her compass.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.

-ing form of “wrinkle” — gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker

From this reading The change of thoughts and the extra interests did her good; she lost her worried expression, and though she still could not help wrinkling up her forehead when trying to answer a question, some of her other bad habits began to drop away.