Chapter IV

(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 IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

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

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

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

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

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

From this reading "Well, Winifred, are you helping Mrs. Alwright, to-day?" asked Lady Peckham, kindly.

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

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

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

From this reading "Well, Winifred, are you helping Mrs. Alwright, to-day?" asked Lady Peckham, kindly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

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

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But you are not looking well, sweetheart?"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

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

From this reading "She tells me you are making great progress with your work, and she is intending to teach you to do carpet-work.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading THE CONFERENCE.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "She tells me you are making great progress with your work, and she is intending to teach you to do carpet-work.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

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

From this reading "She tells me you are making great progress with your work, and she is intending to teach you to do carpet-work.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading "Well, Winifred, are you helping Mrs. Alwright, to-day?" asked Lady Peckham, kindly.

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

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

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

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading "She tells me you are making great progress with your work, and she is intending to teach you to do carpet-work.

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

From this reading "She tells me you are making great progress with your work, and she is intending to teach you to do carpet-work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading "Well, Winifred, are you helping Mrs. Alwright, to-day?" asked Lady Peckham, kindly.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading But you are not looking well, sweetheart?"

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "She tells me you are making great progress with your work, and she is intending to teach you to do carpet-work.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "She tells me you are making great progress with your work, and she is intending to teach you to do carpet-work.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

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

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading "She tells me you are making great progress with your work, and she is intending to teach you to do carpet-work.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

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

From this reading "She tells me you are making great progress with your work, and she is intending to teach you to do carpet-work.

an area where a number of shrubs are planted

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

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

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

a person loved by another person

From this reading But you are not looking well, sweetheart?"

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading "She tells me you are making great progress with your work, and she is intending to teach you to do carpet-work.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading "She tells me you are making great progress with your work, and she is intending to teach you to do carpet-work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

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

From this reading THE CONFERENCE.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

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

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

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

From this reading "Well, Winifred, are you helping Mrs. Alwright, to-day?" asked Lady Peckham, kindly.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

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

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

(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, Winifred, are you helping Mrs. Alwright, to-day?" asked Lady Peckham, kindly.

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

From this reading IT was, as we have seen, nothing unusual for Winifred to be employed by Mrs. Alwright in gathering flowers and herbs for the still-room, so that Lady Peckham was not at all surprised at meeting her in the shrubbery, or maze, as it was then called.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "She tells me you are making great progress with your work, and she is intending to teach you to do carpet-work.

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

From this reading "She tells me you are making great progress with your work, and she is intending to teach you to do carpet-work.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, Winifred, are you helping Mrs. Alwright, to-day?" asked Lady Peckham, kindly.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "She tells me you are making great progress with your work, and she is intending to teach you to do carpet-work.