Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Well, I suppose there's no reason why you shouldn't know, so long as you don't chatter about it," said the latter.

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From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

later than; following

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

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

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

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

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading Something was wrong, argued Gwen, and as she did not like to question Father himself, she plucked up her courage and asked Beatrice.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

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

From this reading Something was wrong, argued Gwen, and as she did not like to question Father himself, she plucked up her courage and asked Beatrice.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Something was wrong, argued Gwen, and as she did not like to question Father himself, she plucked up her courage and asked Beatrice.

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

From this reading "I think you can be trusted to keep a secret?"

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading Something was wrong, argued Gwen, and as she did not like to question Father himself, she plucked up her courage and asked Beatrice.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I think you can be trusted to keep a secret?"

click repeatedly or uncontrollably

From this reading "Well, I suppose there's no reason why you shouldn't know, so long as you don't chatter about it," said the latter.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

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

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Something was wrong, argued Gwen, and as she did not like to question Father himself, she plucked up her courage and asked Beatrice.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

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

From this reading Something was wrong, argued Gwen, and as she did not like to question Father himself, she plucked up her courage and asked Beatrice.

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

From this reading "Well, I suppose there's no reason why you shouldn't know, so long as you don't chatter about it," said the latter.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

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

From this reading Something was wrong, argued Gwen, and as she did not like to question Father himself, she plucked up her courage and asked Beatrice.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

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From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

the act of departing

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

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From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

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

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

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

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

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

From this reading Something was wrong, argued Gwen, and as she did not like to question Father himself, she plucked up her courage and asked Beatrice.

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

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Something was wrong, argued Gwen, and as she did not like to question Father himself, she plucked up her courage and asked Beatrice.

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

From this reading "Well, I suppose there's no reason why you shouldn't know, so long as you don't chatter about it," said the latter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "I think you can be trusted to keep a secret?"

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Well, I suppose there's no reason why you shouldn't know, so long as you don't chatter about it," said the latter.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading "Well, I suppose there's no reason why you shouldn't know, so long as you don't chatter about it," said the latter.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Something was wrong, argued Gwen, and as she did not like to question Father himself, she plucked up her courage and asked Beatrice.

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

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "Well, I suppose there's no reason why you shouldn't know, so long as you don't chatter about it," said the latter.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

not any; not one

From this reading "Well, I suppose there's no reason why you shouldn't know, so long as you don't chatter about it," said the latter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Something was wrong, argued Gwen, and as she did not like to question Father himself, she plucked up her courage and asked Beatrice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

and nothing more

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum

From this reading Something was wrong, argued Gwen, and as she did not like to question Father himself, she plucked up her courage and asked Beatrice.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Something was wrong, argued Gwen, and as she did not like to question Father himself, she plucked up her courage and asked Beatrice.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "Well, I suppose there's no reason why you shouldn't know, so long as you don't chatter about it," said the latter.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, I suppose there's no reason why you shouldn't know, so long as you don't chatter about it," said the latter.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading "I think you can be trusted to keep a secret?"

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

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

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

From this reading Something was wrong, argued Gwen, and as she did not like to question Father himself, she plucked up her courage and asked Beatrice.

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

From this reading "Well, I suppose there's no reason why you shouldn't know, so long as you don't chatter about it," said the latter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

express a supposition

From this reading "Well, I suppose there's no reason why you shouldn't know, so long as you don't chatter about it," said the latter.

express in words

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

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

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

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

From this reading "Well, I suppose there's no reason why you shouldn't know, so long as you don't chatter about it," said the latter.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think you can be trusted to keep a secret?"

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

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

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

From this reading Something was wrong, argued Gwen, and as she did not like to question Father himself, she plucked up her courage and asked Beatrice.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading "I think you can be trusted to keep a secret?"

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Gwen could tell from Father's manner that something had happened, he seemed so unusually agitated, so perplexed, and sometimes so absent-minded that he forgot all that was going on around him.

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

From this reading Something was wrong, argued Gwen, and as she did not like to question Father himself, she plucked up her courage and asked Beatrice.

the highest or uppermost side of anything

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

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

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

(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 "Well, I suppose there's no reason why you shouldn't know, so long as you don't chatter about it," said the latter.

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

From this reading Storm Clouds It was only a few days after this that a letter arrived for Mr. Gascoyne which almost turned the little Parsonage upside down.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Well, I suppose there's no reason why you shouldn't know, so long as you don't chatter about it," said the latter.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Something was wrong, argued Gwen, and as she did not like to question Father himself, she plucked up her courage and asked Beatrice.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, I suppose there's no reason why you shouldn't know, so long as you don't chatter about it," said the latter.