Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

(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 The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

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

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

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

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

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

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

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From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

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

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

plural of “blandishment” — flattery intended to persuade

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

a young person of either sex

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

required by rule

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

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

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

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

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

divisible by two

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

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

From this reading The evening which followed was most uncomfortable.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The evening which followed was most uncomfortable.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

set up or found

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

the act of departing

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

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

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

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

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

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

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

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

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

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

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

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

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

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

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

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

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

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

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

contrary to or forbidden by law

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

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

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

plural of “indulgence” — an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

in an inexorable manner

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

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

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

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

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

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

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

used to form the superlative

From this reading The evening which followed was most uncomfortable.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

plural of “nursery” — a child's room for a baby

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

a child's room for a baby

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

and nothing more

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

characterized by short periods of noisy commotion

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

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From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

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

From this reading The evening which followed was most uncomfortable.

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

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

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

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading The evening which followed was most uncomfortable.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

the act of using

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

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

From this reading The evening which followed was most uncomfortable.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

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

From this reading He had been allowed a little interview with the child, which clung to him, and could only be separated from him at the cost of much squalling and commotion, in which even the blandishments of Cook were but partially availing.

in or at the place that

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

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

From this reading The evening which followed was most uncomfortable.

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

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

which person or people

From this reading The old man, who had been accustomed to carry the baby about with him, to keep it on his knee at meals, and give it all those illegitimate indulgences which are common where nurseries and nursery laws do not exist, did not understand, and was much afflicted by the compulsory separation.

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

From this reading “It is time for the baby to go to bed, and we are going in to dinner,” Miss Susan said; as if this was any reason (thought poor M. Guillaume) why the baby should not come to dinner too, or why inexorably it should go to bed!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.

an established custom

From this reading Good M. Guillaume--divided between curiosity and the sense of novelty with which he found himself in a place so unlike his ideas; a desire to please the ladies of the house, and an equally strong desire to settle the question which had brought him to Whiteladies--was altogether shaken out of his use and wont.