Chapter IV

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

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

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From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading "Except for three reasons you might call me 'inconsiderate,' Alfred," replied Hester, smiling.

in addition

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

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

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

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

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

clothing in general

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

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

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

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

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

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

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

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

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

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From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Except for three reasons you might call me 'inconsiderate,' Alfred," replied Hester, smiling.

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From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

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

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

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

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

inflected form of “dip” — immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

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

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

apart from; not including

From this reading "Except for three reasons you might call me 'inconsiderate,' Alfred," replied Hester, smiling.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

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

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

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

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

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

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

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

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

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

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

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

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

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

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

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

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

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

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

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

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

Soviet physicist who worked on low temperature physics (1908-1968)

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

engage in

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

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

From this reading "Except for three reasons you might call me 'inconsiderate,' Alfred," replied Hester, smiling.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

having a point

From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

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

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "Except for three reasons you might call me 'inconsiderate,' Alfred," replied Hester, smiling.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Except for three reasons you might call me 'inconsiderate,' Alfred," replied Hester, smiling.

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

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

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

From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Except for three reasons you might call me 'inconsiderate,' Alfred," replied Hester, smiling.

morally degraded

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

carry out

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

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

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

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

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

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

From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "Except for three reasons you might call me 'inconsiderate,' Alfred," replied Hester, smiling.

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

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I want to make its nearer acquaintance, and I must add Mrs. Fellowes' also," said Mark, as the landau appeared, and Hester, in pretty morning apparel, took her seat in it, followed by her guest.

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

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

at the time that

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "First, Mark promised he would go and see Mrs. Fellowes this morning; second, he does not like tennis; and third, Royapooram isn't a squalid suburb, but one of the most picturesque military cantonments."

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, it certainly looked very picturesque when it was pointed out to me from the deck of the _Bokhara_, with those wonderful palms dipping down it seemed into the sea.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I think you are most inconsiderate, Hester, to take Cheveril to that squalid suburb when he might be playing tennis with the fair Clarice at the Adyar," Mr. Rayner was saying, as his wife and their guest stood in the verandah preparing for an early morning drive.