Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading It was not in reason, Mrs. Jordan thought, that a young littery lady should keep that close, for Elfrida's custom of having her breakfast deposited outside her door was as invariable as it was perplexing.

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

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Miss Bell arose late the next morning, which was not unusual.

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

From this reading It was not in reason, Mrs. Jordan thought, that a young littery lady should keep that close, for Elfrida's custom of having her breakfast deposited outside her door was as invariable as it was perplexing.

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

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Miss Bell arose late the next morning, which was not unusual.

possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The matter of Miss Bell's breakfast generally left her uneasy in her mind.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The matter of Miss Bell's breakfast generally left her uneasy in her mind.

cut into pieces

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It was not in reason, Mrs. Jordan thought, that a young littery lady should keep that close, for Elfrida's custom of having her breakfast deposited outside her door was as invariable as it was perplexing.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

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

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading It was not in reason, Mrs. Jordan thought, that a young littery lady should keep that close, for Elfrida's custom of having her breakfast deposited outside her door was as invariable as it was perplexing.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading It was not in reason, Mrs. Jordan thought, that a young littery lady should keep that close, for Elfrida's custom of having her breakfast deposited outside her door was as invariable as it was perplexing.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.

on a floor below

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

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

From this reading It was not in reason, Mrs. Jordan thought, that a young littery lady should keep that close, for Elfrida's custom of having her breakfast deposited outside her door was as invariable as it was perplexing.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not in reason, Mrs. Jordan thought, that a young littery lady should keep that close, for Elfrida's custom of having her breakfast deposited outside her door was as invariable as it was perplexing.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The matter of Miss Bell's breakfast generally left her uneasy in her mind.

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

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was not in reason, Mrs. Jordan thought, that a young littery lady should keep that close, for Elfrida's custom of having her breakfast deposited outside her door was as invariable as it was perplexing.

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

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

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

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

not liable to or capable of change

From this reading It was not in reason, Mrs. Jordan thought, that a young littery lady should keep that close, for Elfrida's custom of having her breakfast deposited outside her door was as invariable as it was perplexing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.

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

From this reading It was not in reason, Mrs. Jordan thought, that a young littery lady should keep that close, for Elfrida's custom of having her breakfast deposited outside her door was as invariable as it was perplexing.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.

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

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was not in reason, Mrs. Jordan thought, that a young littery lady should keep that close, for Elfrida's custom of having her breakfast deposited outside her door was as invariable as it was perplexing.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Miss Bell arose late the next morning, which was not unusual.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.

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

From this reading It was not in reason, Mrs. Jordan thought, that a young littery lady should keep that close, for Elfrida's custom of having her breakfast deposited outside her door was as invariable as it was perplexing.

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

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The matter of Miss Bell's breakfast generally left her uneasy in her mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

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

From this reading Miss Bell arose late the next morning, which was not unusual.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Miss Bell arose late the next morning, which was not unusual.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Miss Bell arose late the next morning, which was not unusual.

not any; not one

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miss Bell arose late the next morning, which was not unusual.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The matter of Miss Bell's breakfast generally left her uneasy in her mind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.

lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity

From this reading It was not in reason, Mrs. Jordan thought, that a young littery lady should keep that close, for Elfrida's custom of having her breakfast deposited outside her door was as invariable as it was perplexing.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It was not in reason, Mrs. Jordan thought, that a young littery lady should keep that close, for Elfrida's custom of having her breakfast deposited outside her door was as invariable as it was perplexing.

logically valid

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

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

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was not in reason, Mrs. Jordan thought, that a young littery lady should keep that close, for Elfrida's custom of having her breakfast deposited outside her door was as invariable as it was perplexing.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not in reason, Mrs. Jordan thought, that a young littery lady should keep that close, for Elfrida's custom of having her breakfast deposited outside her door was as invariable as it was perplexing.

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

From this reading Miss Bell arose late the next morning, which was not unusual.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.

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

From this reading It was not in reason, Mrs. Jordan thought, that a young littery lady should keep that close, for Elfrida's custom of having her breakfast deposited outside her door was as invariable as it was perplexing.

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

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Miss Bell arose late the next morning, which was not unusual.

to no avail

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.

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

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

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

From this reading Miss Bell arose late the next morning, which was not unusual.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

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

From this reading Miss Bell arose late the next morning, which was not unusual.

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

From this reading If she _would_ 'ave it cold, Mrs. Jordan reasoned, she would, and more warnin' than knockin' three times no livin' bean could expect Mrs. Jordan went downstairs uneasy in her mind, however.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Mrs. Jordan had knocked three times vainly, and then left the young lady's chop and coffee outside the door on the landing.