Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

later than; following

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

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

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

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

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

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

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

a youthful male person

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

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

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

a performer who dances professionally

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

devoid of physical sensation; numb

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Isn’t he like a young duke?”

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

the expensive white fur of the ermine

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

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

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

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

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

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

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

publicly announced

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

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

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

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

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

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

From this reading Isn’t he like a young duke?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

and nothing more

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Isn’t he like a young duke?”

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

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

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

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

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

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

according to the clock

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

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

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

a light shade of red

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

in the near future

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

at the expected or proper time

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

have an element suggestive (of something)

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

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

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

English statesman who served as prime minister and who opposed the war with the American colonies (1730-1782)

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

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

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

plural of “temper” — a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

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

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

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

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

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

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

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

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

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

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

the act of testing something

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

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

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading He took it for a trial turn to Bushey, in order to get accustomed to its mechanism--for every motor has its peculiar little ways and its own little tempers--and punctually at seven o’clock he was at Rockingham Mansions, awaiting his employer, the dancer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Tottie was wrapped in a magnificent pink velvet cloak trimmed with ermine, and, as she stepped into the car, turned to her companion and said-- “Teddy boy, just look at my beautiful new chauffeur!

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

From this reading TOTTIE TOYE Miss Tottie Toye’s Renault was a beauty, and, after the old rickety green car, it afforded Wynyard a real pleasure to handle it.

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

From this reading Presently, heralded by her high, shrill voice, she appeared, accompanied by a melancholy young man, and bringing with her such a reek of scent, that it almost deadened the petrol.