Chapter IX

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

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading These were delightful enough, but most of all she loved the account of herself at that monumental moment when she presented the Princess with the bouquet of daffodils and gypsophila.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

in actual fact

From this reading She was never tired of the perusal of this, nor of the snapshot which some fortunate photographer had taken of her in the very middle of her royal curtsey, as she was actually handing the bouquet.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

(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 It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

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

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

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

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

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

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

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

From this reading She was never tired of the perusal of this, nor of the snapshot which some fortunate photographer had taken of her in the very middle of her royal curtsey, as she was actually handing the bouquet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These were delightful enough, but most of all she loved the account of herself at that monumental moment when she presented the Princess with the bouquet of daffodils and gypsophila.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading These were delightful enough, but most of all she loved the account of herself at that monumental moment when she presented the Princess with the bouquet of daffodils and gypsophila.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

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

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women

From this reading She was never tired of the perusal of this, nor of the snapshot which some fortunate photographer had taken of her in the very middle of her royal curtsey, as she was actually handing the bouquet.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

plural of “daffodil” — any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown

From this reading These were delightful enough, but most of all she loved the account of herself at that monumental moment when she presented the Princess with the bouquet of daffodils and gypsophila.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading These were delightful enough, but most of all she loved the account of herself at that monumental moment when she presented the Princess with the bouquet of daffodils and gypsophila.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading These were delightful enough, but most of all she loved the account of herself at that monumental moment when she presented the Princess with the bouquet of daffodils and gypsophila.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

divisible by two

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading She was never tired of the perusal of this, nor of the snapshot which some fortunate photographer had taken of her in the very middle of her royal curtsey, as she was actually handing the bouquet.

provided with a frame

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

pleasing to the mind or feeling

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

Mediterranean herbs having small white or pink flowers

From this reading These were delightful enough, but most of all she loved the account of herself at that monumental moment when she presented the Princess with the bouquet of daffodils and gypsophila.

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

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of

From this reading She was never tired of the perusal of this, nor of the snapshot which some fortunate photographer had taken of her in the very middle of her royal curtsey, as she was actually handing the bouquet.

only a very short time before

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

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

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading These were delightful enough, but most of all she loved the account of herself at that monumental moment when she presented the Princess with the bouquet of daffodils and gypsophila.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

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

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

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

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

-ing form of “keel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

held dear

From this reading These were delightful enough, but most of all she loved the account of herself at that monumental moment when she presented the Princess with the bouquet of daffodils and gypsophila.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading She was never tired of the perusal of this, nor of the snapshot which some fortunate photographer had taken of her in the very middle of her royal curtsey, as she was actually handing the bouquet.

a particular point in time

From this reading These were delightful enough, but most of all she loved the account of herself at that monumental moment when she presented the Princess with the bouquet of daffodils and gypsophila.

relating or belonging to or serving as a monument

From this reading These were delightful enough, but most of all she loved the account of herself at that monumental moment when she presented the Princess with the bouquet of daffodils and gypsophila.

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

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

absolutely essential

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She was never tired of the perusal of this, nor of the snapshot which some fortunate photographer had taken of her in the very middle of her royal curtsey, as she was actually handing the bouquet.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading She was never tired of the perusal of this, nor of the snapshot which some fortunate photographer had taken of her in the very middle of her royal curtsey, as she was actually handing the bouquet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

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From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

by chance

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading She was never tired of the perusal of this, nor of the snapshot which some fortunate photographer had taken of her in the very middle of her royal curtsey, as she was actually handing the bouquet.

someone who takes photographs professionally

From this reading She was never tired of the perusal of this, nor of the snapshot which some fortunate photographer had taken of her in the very middle of her royal curtsey, as she was actually handing the bouquet.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading These were delightful enough, but most of all she loved the account of herself at that monumental moment when she presented the Princess with the bouquet of daffodils and gypsophila.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading These were delightful enough, but most of all she loved the account of herself at that monumental moment when she presented the Princess with the bouquet of daffodils and gypsophila.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading She was never tired of the perusal of this, nor of the snapshot which some fortunate photographer had taken of her in the very middle of her royal curtsey, as she was actually handing the bouquet.

past form of “screw” — have sexual intercourse with

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

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

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera

From this reading She was never tired of the perusal of this, nor of the snapshot which some fortunate photographer had taken of her in the very middle of her royal curtsey, as she was actually handing the bouquet.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She was never tired of the perusal of this, nor of the snapshot which some fortunate photographer had taken of her in the very middle of her royal curtsey, as she was actually handing the bouquet.

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

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

(of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading She was never tired of the perusal of this, nor of the snapshot which some fortunate photographer had taken of her in the very middle of her royal curtsey, as she was actually handing the bouquet.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

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

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These were delightful enough, but most of all she loved the account of herself at that monumental moment when she presented the Princess with the bouquet of daffodils and gypsophila.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She was never tired of the perusal of this, nor of the snapshot which some fortunate photographer had taken of her in the very middle of her royal curtsey, as she was actually handing the bouquet.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading She was never tired of the perusal of this, nor of the snapshot which some fortunate photographer had taken of her in the very middle of her royal curtsey, as she was actually handing the bouquet.

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

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

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

From this reading This was reproduced several times: she framed one copy and kept all the rest, with the exception of one with regard to which she screwed herself up to the point of generosity that was necessary before she could prevail on herself to send it to her mother.

precisely as stated

From this reading She was never tired of the perusal of this, nor of the snapshot which some fortunate photographer had taken of her in the very middle of her royal curtsey, as she was actually handing the bouquet.

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

From this reading But print was an even more substantial joy than memory, and there appeared in the local press the most gratifying panegyrics on her husband.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

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

From this reading These were delightful enough, but most of all she loved the account of herself at that monumental moment when she presented the Princess with the bouquet of daffodils and gypsophila.

at the time that

From this reading These were delightful enough, but most of all she loved the account of herself at that monumental moment when she presented the Princess with the bouquet of daffodils and gypsophila.

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

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.

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

From this reading It is perhaps hardly necessary to state that Mrs Keeling on the eve of the ceremony for the opening of the Keeling wing had subscribed to a press cutting agency which would furnish her with innumerable accounts of all she knew so well.