Chapter V

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

to agree or express agreement

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The clocks at Stillington struck all together, for all were true to Greenwich as the needle to the pole.

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading So she answered, with deferential hesitation-- “Just pleasantly; nothing to speak of.

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

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The clocks at Stillington struck all together, for all were true to Greenwich as the needle to the pole.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

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

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

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From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage

From this reading The clocks at Stillington struck all together, for all were true to Greenwich as the needle to the pole.

showing deference

From this reading So she answered, with deferential hesitation-- “Just pleasantly; nothing to speak of.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

look down on with disdain

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

renounce a legal claim or title to

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

apart from; not including

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time

From this reading The clocks at Stillington struck all together, for all were true to Greenwich as the needle to the pole.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading So she answered, with deferential hesitation-- “Just pleasantly; nothing to speak of.

a woman host

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

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

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

and nothing more

From this reading So she answered, with deferential hesitation-- “Just pleasantly; nothing to speak of.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

young sheep

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

North American songbirds having a yellow breast

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

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

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

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

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading The clocks at Stillington struck all together, for all were true to Greenwich as the needle to the pole.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading So she answered, with deferential hesitation-- “Just pleasantly; nothing to speak of.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

during or for the length of one night

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading So she answered, with deferential hesitation-- “Just pleasantly; nothing to speak of.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading The clocks at Stillington struck all together, for all were true to Greenwich as the needle to the pole.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

move upward

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

lack of self-confidence

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

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From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So she answered, with deferential hesitation-- “Just pleasantly; nothing to speak of.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

express in speech

From this reading So she answered, with deferential hesitation-- “Just pleasantly; nothing to speak of.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

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From this reading The clocks at Stillington struck all together, for all were true to Greenwich as the needle to the pole.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The clocks at Stillington struck all together, for all were true to Greenwich as the needle to the pole.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

the first light of day

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

Norman leader in the First Crusade who played an important role in the capture of Jerusalem (1078-1112)

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The clocks at Stillington struck all together, for all were true to Greenwich as the needle to the pole.

in utter disorder

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The clocks at Stillington struck all together, for all were true to Greenwich as the needle to the pole.

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From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

communicated in words

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

precisely as stated

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

accept gladly

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

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

From this reading The clocks at Stillington struck all together, for all were true to Greenwich as the needle to the pole.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.

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

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

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

From this reading If she admitted fatigue, Camilla would probably despise her; if she denied, it would very likely--judging by her past experience of husbands and wives--be looked upon as a manœuvre for procuring a _tête-à-tête_ with Edward in the smoking-room.

but in spite of that

From this reading Though early hours--except in the topsy-turvy sense of seeing the sunrise overnight--had never entered into the scheme of Miss Ransome’s existence, and she was as little indebted to the lamb as to the lark for an example, yet never had clock uttered a more welcome sound than that single stroke of half-past ten, which made Mrs. Tancred, as if by machinery, fold up her large seam, restore it to its basket, and rise from her chair.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You are probably tired,” said the hostess; and the guest was reduced to such a jelly-like state of tremor and self-distrust that she did not know whether to acquiesce in or disclaim the accusation.