Chapter VIII

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

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

anew

From this reading Everybody in Trelasco and in the neighbourhood seemed glad to see Colonel Disney again.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading “You ought to be very proud of your husband, Mrs. Disney,” said Vansittart Crowther, with his air of taking all the world under his protection.

(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 All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

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

From this reading Everybody in Trelasco and in the neighbourhood seemed glad to see Colonel Disney again.

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

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Everybody congratulated her upon having her hero back from the wars.

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

From this reading “You ought to be very proud of your husband, Mrs. Disney,” said Vansittart Crowther, with his air of taking all the world under his protection.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading MY FROLIC FALCON, WITH BRIGHT EYES.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

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 Everybody in Trelasco and in the neighbourhood seemed glad to see Colonel Disney again.

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Everybody congratulated her upon having her hero back from the wars.

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

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

From this reading “You ought to be very proud of your husband, Mrs. Disney,” said Vansittart Crowther, with his air of taking all the world under his protection.

United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966)

From this reading Everybody in Trelasco and in the neighbourhood seemed glad to see Colonel Disney again.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

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

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

every person

From this reading Everybody in Trelasco and in the neighbourhood seemed glad to see Colonel Disney again.

opinion or judgment

From this reading MY FROLIC FALCON, WITH BRIGHT EYES.

diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight

From this reading MY FROLIC FALCON, WITH BRIGHT EYES.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

From this reading MY FROLIC FALCON, WITH BRIGHT EYES.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Everybody congratulated her upon having her hero back from the wars.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Everybody in Trelasco and in the neighbourhood seemed glad to see Colonel Disney again.

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

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Everybody congratulated her upon having her hero back from the wars.

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

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Everybody congratulated her upon having her hero back from the wars.

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

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading “You ought to be very proud of your husband, Mrs. Disney,” said Vansittart Crowther, with his air of taking all the world under his protection.

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

From this reading Everybody in Trelasco and in the neighbourhood seemed glad to see Colonel Disney again.

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

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

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

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “You ought to be very proud of your husband, Mrs. Disney,” said Vansittart Crowther, with his air of taking all the world under his protection.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY FROLIC FALCON, WITH BRIGHT EYES.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Everybody in Trelasco and in the neighbourhood seemed glad to see Colonel Disney again.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “You ought to be very proud of your husband, Mrs. Disney,” said Vansittart Crowther, with his air of taking all the world under his protection.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading “You ought to be very proud of your husband, Mrs. Disney,” said Vansittart Crowther, with his air of taking all the world under his protection.

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

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading “You ought to be very proud of your husband, Mrs. Disney,” said Vansittart Crowther, with his air of taking all the world under his protection.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading “You ought to be very proud of your husband, Mrs. Disney,” said Vansittart Crowther, with his air of taking all the world under his protection.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

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

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You ought to be very proud of your husband, Mrs. Disney,” said Vansittart Crowther, with his air of taking all the world under his protection.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Everybody in Trelasco and in the neighbourhood seemed glad to see Colonel Disney again.

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

From this reading Everybody in Trelasco and in the neighbourhood seemed glad to see Colonel Disney again.

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

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading “You ought to be very proud of your husband, Mrs. Disney,” said Vansittart Crowther, with his air of taking all the world under his protection.

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

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

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

From this reading Everybody in Trelasco and in the neighbourhood seemed glad to see Colonel Disney again.

in or at that place or location

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

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

From this reading Everybody in Trelasco and in the neighbourhood seemed glad to see Colonel Disney again.

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

From this reading Everybody in Trelasco and in the neighbourhood seemed glad to see Colonel Disney again.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “You ought to be very proud of your husband, Mrs. Disney,” said Vansittart Crowther, with his air of taking all the world under his protection.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

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

From this reading “You ought to be very proud of your husband, Mrs. Disney,” said Vansittart Crowther, with his air of taking all the world under his protection.

precisely as stated

From this reading “You ought to be very proud of your husband, Mrs. Disney,” said Vansittart Crowther, with his air of taking all the world under his protection.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Everybody congratulated her upon having her hero back from the wars.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

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

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MY FROLIC FALCON, WITH BRIGHT EYES.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading All the best people within a six-mile drive came bearing down upon the Angler’s Nest in the week that followed his return; and there were cosy little afternoon tea-drinkings in the drawing-room, or on the lawn, and Isola had her hands full in receiving visitors.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “You ought to be very proud of your husband, Mrs. Disney,” said Vansittart Crowther, with his air of taking all the world under his protection.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You ought to be very proud of your husband, Mrs. Disney,” said Vansittart Crowther, with his air of taking all the world under his protection.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You ought to be very proud of your husband, Mrs. Disney,” said Vansittart Crowther, with his air of taking all the world under his protection.