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 I have given a sketch of the outward woman of Mrs. Colonel Poyntz.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am told that the fine people of London do not recognize the title of "Mrs. Colonel."

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

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

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

From this reading The inner woman was a recondite mystery deep as that of the sphinx, whose features her own resembled.

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

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

without doubt or question

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading I have given a sketch of the outward woman of Mrs. Colonel Poyntz.

carefully weighed

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

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

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The inner woman was a recondite mystery deep as that of the sphinx, whose features her own resembled.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I am told that the fine people of London do not recognize the title of "Mrs. Colonel."

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

at any time

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The inner woman was a recondite mystery deep as that of the sphinx, whose features her own resembled.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading I am told that the fine people of London do not recognize the title of "Mrs. Colonel."

(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading I have given a sketch of the outward woman of Mrs. Colonel Poyntz.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

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

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

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

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have given a sketch of the outward woman of Mrs. Colonel Poyntz.

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

From this reading The inner woman was a recondite mystery deep as that of the sphinx, whose features her own resembled.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

characteristic of humanity

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

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

From this reading I have given a sketch of the outward woman of Mrs. Colonel Poyntz.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

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

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

located inward

From this reading The inner woman was a recondite mystery deep as that of the sphinx, whose features her own resembled.

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

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

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading I am told that the fine people of London do not recognize the title of "Mrs. Colonel."

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

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I have given a sketch of the outward woman of Mrs. Colonel Poyntz.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading The inner woman was a recondite mystery deep as that of the sphinx, whose features her own resembled.

not any; not one

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I am told that the fine people of London do not recognize the title of "Mrs. Colonel."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I have given a sketch of the outward woman of Mrs. Colonel Poyntz.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading I have given a sketch of the outward woman of Mrs. Colonel Poyntz.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The inner woman was a recondite mystery deep as that of the sphinx, whose features her own resembled.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading I am told that the fine people of London do not recognize the title of "Mrs. Colonel."

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From this reading I have given a sketch of the outward woman of Mrs. Colonel Poyntz.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading I am told that the fine people of London do not recognize the title of "Mrs. Colonel."

difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge

From this reading The inner woman was a recondite mystery deep as that of the sphinx, whose features her own resembled.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading The inner woman was a recondite mystery deep as that of the sphinx, whose features her own resembled.

precisely, exactly

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading I have given a sketch of the outward woman of Mrs. Colonel Poyntz.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret

From this reading The inner woman was a recondite mystery deep as that of the sphinx, whose features her own resembled.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The inner woman was a recondite mystery deep as that of the sphinx, whose features her own resembled.

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

From this reading I have given a sketch of the outward woman of Mrs. Colonel Poyntz.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

in or at that place or location

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading I am told that the fine people of London do not recognize the title of "Mrs. Colonel."

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

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I am told that the fine people of London do not recognize the title of "Mrs. Colonel."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."

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

From this reading The inner woman was a recondite mystery deep as that of the sphinx, whose features her own resembled.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

belonging to which person

From this reading The inner woman was a recondite mystery deep as that of the sphinx, whose features her own resembled.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I have given a sketch of the outward woman of Mrs. Colonel Poyntz.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But between the outward and the inward woman there is ever a third woman,--the conventional woman,--such as the whole human being appears to the world,--always mantled, sometimes masked.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading If that be true, the fine people of London must be clearly in the wrong, for no people in the universe could be finer than the fine people of Abbey Hill; and they considered their sovereign had as good a right to the title of Mrs. Colonel as the Queen of England has to that of "our Gracious Lady."