Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

later than; following

From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

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

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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

From this reading “Shall I go and bring the victuals now?”

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From this reading “Shall I go and bring the victuals now?”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

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From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Yes, do,” she murmured languidly.

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From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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

From this reading “Shall I go and bring the victuals now?”

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From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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

From this reading “Shall I go and bring the victuals now?”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Yes, if you like.”

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

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

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From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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

From this reading “Yes, do,” she murmured languidly.

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

From this reading “Yes, if you like.”

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

From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

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

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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

From this reading “Yes, do,” she murmured languidly.

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

From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

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

From this reading “Shall I go and bring the victuals now?”

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

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

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From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “Shall I go and bring the victuals now?”

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

From this reading “Yes, do,” she murmured languidly.

brief or direct in expression

From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

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

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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

From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

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

From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

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

From this reading “Shall I go and bring the victuals now?”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

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From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

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

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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

From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

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

From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

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

From this reading “Shall I go and bring the victuals now?”

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

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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

From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

at the time that

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

in or at the place that

From this reading When he had gone, and the dull sounds occasionally reached her ears of his movements in the kitchen, she forgot where she was, and had for a moment to consider by an effort what the sounds meant.

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

From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

belonging to which person

From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After an interval which seemed short to her whose thoughts were elsewhere, he came in with a tray on which steamed tea and toast, though it was nearly lunch-time.

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From this reading “Yes, if you like.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Yes, if you like.”