Chapter V

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

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

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

From this reading The tea was an infusion of tannin in the pot, and still the unregenerate male refused to return in time to save a second brew.

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

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

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From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading Mrs. Betty was one of those cultured beings who suffer seriously from the effects of boredom.

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From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

the feeling of being bored by something tedious

From this reading Mrs. Betty was one of those cultured beings who suffer seriously from the effects of boredom.

prepare by brewing

From this reading The tea was an infusion of tannin in the pot, and still the unregenerate male refused to return in time to save a second brew.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her mercurial temper was easily lowered by the damp, gray skies of Roxton morality.

plural of “chime” — a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

marked by refinement in taste and manners

From this reading Mrs. Betty was one of those cultured beings who suffer seriously from the effects of boredom.

slightly wet

From this reading Her mercurial temper was easily lowered by the damp, gray skies of Roxton morality.

lower than previously

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

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From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Her mercurial temper was easily lowered by the damp, gray skies of Roxton morality.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Mrs. Betty was one of those cultured beings who suffer seriously from the effects of boredom.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Betty was one of those cultured beings who suffer seriously from the effects of boredom.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

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

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Her mercurial temper was easily lowered by the damp, gray skies of Roxton morality.

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

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

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

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

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

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading The tea was an infusion of tannin in the pot, and still the unregenerate male refused to return in time to save a second brew.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading Her mercurial temper was easily lowered by the damp, gray skies of Roxton morality.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading The tea was an infusion of tannin in the pot, and still the unregenerate male refused to return in time to save a second brew.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

liable to sudden unpredictable change

From this reading Her mercurial temper was easily lowered by the damp, gray skies of Roxton morality.

plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading Her mercurial temper was easily lowered by the damp, gray skies of Roxton morality.

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From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mrs. Betty was one of those cultured beings who suffer seriously from the effects of boredom.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

above and across; more than

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading The tea was an infusion of tannin in the pot, and still the unregenerate male refused to return in time to save a second brew.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading The tea was an infusion of tannin in the pot, and still the unregenerate male refused to return in time to save a second brew.

in a restless manner

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The tea was an infusion of tannin in the pot, and still the unregenerate male refused to return in time to save a second brew.

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From this reading Her mercurial temper was easily lowered by the damp, gray skies of Roxton morality.

except for; apart from

From this reading The tea was an infusion of tannin in the pot, and still the unregenerate male refused to return in time to save a second brew.

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

From this reading The tea was an infusion of tannin in the pot, and still the unregenerate male refused to return in time to save a second brew.

in a serious manner

From this reading Mrs. Betty was one of those cultured beings who suffer seriously from the effects of boredom.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Her mercurial temper was easily lowered by the damp, gray skies of Roxton morality.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

make square

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

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

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

possessive form of “steel” — an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

not in physical motion

From this reading The tea was an infusion of tannin in the pot, and still the unregenerate male refused to return in time to save a second brew.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Mrs. Betty was one of those cultured beings who suffer seriously from the effects of boredom.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine

From this reading The tea was an infusion of tannin in the pot, and still the unregenerate male refused to return in time to save a second brew.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading The tea was an infusion of tannin in the pot, and still the unregenerate male refused to return in time to save a second brew.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Her mercurial temper was easily lowered by the damp, gray skies of Roxton morality.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

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

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

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

From this reading Mrs. Betty was one of those cultured beings who suffer seriously from the effects of boredom.

sounding like thunder

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The tea was an infusion of tannin in the pot, and still the unregenerate male refused to return in time to save a second brew.

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

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading The tea was an infusion of tannin in the pot, and still the unregenerate male refused to return in time to save a second brew.

under normal conditions

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

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

From this reading Mrs. Betty was one of those cultured beings who suffer seriously from the effects of boredom.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Betty was one of those cultured beings who suffer seriously from the effects of boredom.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Parker Steel’s wife, in a depressed and melancholy mood, wandered restlessly about the house in St. Antonia’s Square, with the chimes of St. Antonia’s thundering out every “quarter” over the sleepy town.

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From this reading Mrs. Betty had attended a drawing-room meeting that afternoon in support of the zenana missions, and such social mortifications, undertaken for the good of the “practice,” usually reduced her to utter gloom.