aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The gardener came and told him of trees that wanted cutting, and the bailiff on the farm consulted him about the laborers for the approaching harvest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Everard Austin remained at Whiteladies for the rest of the afternoon--he was like one of the children of the house.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Miss Susan don’t like tramps, and I don’t want to go against her, just when things is at its worst.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The gardener came and told him of trees that wanted cutting, and the bailiff on the farm consulted him about the laborers for the approaching harvest.
on or to one side
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everard Austin remained at Whiteladies for the rest of the afternoon--he was like one of the children of the house.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Everard Austin remained at Whiteladies for the rest of the afternoon--he was like one of the children of the house.
bailiffnounUS /ˈbeɪləf/
an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
From this reading The gardener came and told him of trees that wanted cutting, and the bailiff on the farm consulted him about the laborers for the approaching harvest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The gardener came and told him of trees that wanted cutting, and the bailiff on the farm consulted him about the laborers for the approaching harvest.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Everard Austin remained at Whiteladies for the rest of the afternoon--he was like one of the children of the house.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading The gardener came and told him of trees that wanted cutting, and the bailiff on the farm consulted him about the laborers for the approaching harvest.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading I shouldn’t wonder, sir,” said the man, looking curiously in Everard’s face, “if things was in other hands this time next year?”
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading The gardener came and told him of trees that wanted cutting, and the bailiff on the farm consulted him about the laborers for the approaching harvest.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
delicaciesnounUS /ˈdelɪkəsiz/
plural of “delicacy” — the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
don't
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From this reading “Miss Susan don’t like tramps, and I don’t want to go against her, just when things is at its worst.
Everard
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From this reading Everard Austin remained at Whiteladies for the rest of the afternoon--he was like one of the children of the house.
Everard's
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From this reading I shouldn’t wonder, sir,” said the man, looking curiously in Everard’s face, “if things was in other hands this time next year?”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I shouldn’t wonder, sir,” said the man, looking curiously in Everard’s face, “if things was in other hands this time next year?”
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The gardener came and told him of trees that wanted cutting, and the bailiff on the farm consulted him about the laborers for the approaching harvest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Everard Austin remained at Whiteladies for the rest of the afternoon--he was like one of the children of the house.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading The gardener came and told him of trees that wanted cutting, and the bailiff on the farm consulted him about the laborers for the approaching harvest.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Miss Susan don’t like tramps, and I don’t want to go against her, just when things is at its worst.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I shouldn’t wonder, sir,” said the man, looking curiously in Everard’s face, “if things was in other hands this time next year?”
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The gardener came and told him of trees that wanted cutting, and the bailiff on the farm consulted him about the laborers for the approaching harvest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everard Austin remained at Whiteladies for the rest of the afternoon--he was like one of the children of the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Everard Austin remained at Whiteladies for the rest of the afternoon--he was like one of the children of the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Miss Susan don’t like tramps, and I don’t want to go against her, just when things is at its worst.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I shouldn’t wonder, sir,” said the man, looking curiously in Everard’s face, “if things was in other hands this time next year?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Miss Susan don’t like tramps, and I don’t want to go against her, just when things is at its worst.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “Miss Susan don’t like tramps, and I don’t want to go against her, just when things is at its worst.
and nothing more
From this reading “Miss Susan don’t like tramps, and I don’t want to go against her, just when things is at its worst.
laborersnounUS /ˈleɪbərərz/
plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading The gardener came and told him of trees that wanted cutting, and the bailiff on the farm consulted him about the laborers for the approaching harvest.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Everard Austin remained at Whiteladies for the rest of the afternoon--he was like one of the children of the house.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I shouldn’t wonder, sir,” said the man, looking curiously in Everard’s face, “if things was in other hands this time next year?”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I shouldn’t wonder, sir,” said the man, looking curiously in Everard’s face, “if things was in other hands this time next year?”
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
make reference to
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I shouldn’t wonder, sir,” said the man, looking curiously in Everard’s face, “if things was in other hands this time next year?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everard Austin remained at Whiteladies for the rest of the afternoon--he was like one of the children of the house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Everard Austin remained at Whiteladies for the rest of the afternoon--he was like one of the children of the house.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I shouldn’t wonder, sir,” said the man, looking curiously in Everard’s face, “if things was in other hands this time next year?”
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Everard Austin remained at Whiteladies for the rest of the afternoon--he was like one of the children of the house.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Everard Austin remained at Whiteladies for the rest of the afternoon--he was like one of the children of the house.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I shouldn’t wonder, sir,” said the man, looking curiously in Everard’s face, “if things was in other hands this time next year?”
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
shouldn't
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From this reading I shouldn’t wonder, sir,” said the man, looking curiously in Everard’s face, “if things was in other hands this time next year?”
term of address for a man
From this reading I shouldn’t wonder, sir,” said the man, looking curiously in Everard’s face, “if things was in other hands this time next year?”
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
Susan
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From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The gardener came and told him of trees that wanted cutting, and the bailiff on the farm consulted him about the laborers for the approaching harvest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everard Austin remained at Whiteladies for the rest of the afternoon--he was like one of the children of the house.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I shouldn’t wonder, sir,” said the man, looking curiously in Everard’s face, “if things was in other hands this time next year?”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I shouldn’t wonder, sir,” said the man, looking curiously in Everard’s face, “if things was in other hands this time next year?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The gardener came and told him of trees that wanted cutting, and the bailiff on the farm consulted him about the laborers for the approaching harvest.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
trampsnounUS /træmpz/
plural of “tramp” — a vagrant
From this reading “Miss Susan don’t like tramps, and I don’t want to go against her, just when things is at its worst.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The gardener came and told him of trees that wanted cutting, and the bailiff on the farm consulted him about the laborers for the approaching harvest.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
precisely as stated
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Miss Susan don’t like tramps, and I don’t want to go against her, just when things is at its worst.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The gardener came and told him of trees that wanted cutting, and the bailiff on the farm consulted him about the laborers for the approaching harvest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everard Austin remained at Whiteladies for the rest of the afternoon--he was like one of the children of the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
at the time that
From this reading “Miss Susan don’t like tramps, and I don’t want to go against her, just when things is at its worst.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
Whiteladies
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From this reading Everard Austin remained at Whiteladies for the rest of the afternoon--he was like one of the children of the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I shouldn’t wonder, sir,” said the man, looking curiously in Everard’s face, “if things was in other hands this time next year?”
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading The old servants took him aside and asked him to mention things to Miss Susan with which they did not like to worry her in her trouble, though indeed most of these delicacies were very much after date, and concerned matters on which Miss Susan had already been sufficiently worried.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading “Miss Susan don’t like tramps, and I don’t want to go against her, just when things is at its worst.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I shouldn’t wonder, sir,” said the man, looking curiously in Everard’s face, “if things was in other hands this time next year?”
