Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

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

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

a public performer (a dancer or singer)

From this reading It was a confection from Paris, more suitable to a Parisian artiste than a respectable British widow, and the dogs looked at each other and winked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

a short personal letter

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

the people of Great Britain

From this reading It was a confection from Paris, more suitable to a Parisian artiste than a respectable British widow, and the dogs looked at each other and winked.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

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

From this reading "It is so deliciously light—quite the latest thing in tea-gowns," and she sank into a chair with a complacent sigh.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions

From this reading "It is so deliciously light—quite the latest thing in tea-gowns," and she sank into a chair with a complacent sigh.

a food rich in sugar

From this reading It was a confection from Paris, more suitable to a Parisian artiste than a respectable British widow, and the dogs looked at each other and winked.

in a very pleasurable manner

From this reading "It is so deliciously light—quite the latest thing in tea-gowns," and she sank into a chair with a complacent sigh.

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

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading It was a confection from Paris, more suitable to a Parisian artiste than a respectable British widow, and the dogs looked at each other and winked.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It was a confection from Paris, more suitable to a Parisian artiste than a respectable British widow, and the dogs looked at each other and winked.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "I just slipped into this," explained Lola to her hostess.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

ludicrously odd

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a confection from Paris, more suitable to a Parisian artiste than a respectable British widow, and the dogs looked at each other and winked.

an article of clothing

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

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

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

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

From this reading "I just slipped into this," explained Lola to her hostess.

a woman host

From this reading "I just slipped into this," explained Lola to her hostess.

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

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

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

From this reading "I just slipped into this," explained Lola to her hostess.

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

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I just slipped into this," explained Lola to her hostess.

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

From this reading "It is so deliciously light—quite the latest thing in tea-gowns," and she sank into a chair with a complacent sigh.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

and nothing more

From this reading "I just slipped into this," explained Lola to her hostess.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading "It is so deliciously light—quite the latest thing in tea-gowns," and she sank into a chair with a complacent sigh.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "It is so deliciously light—quite the latest thing in tea-gowns," and she sank into a chair with a complacent sigh.

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

From this reading "I just slipped into this," explained Lola to her hostess.

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

From this reading It was a confection from Paris, more suitable to a Parisian artiste than a respectable British widow, and the dogs looked at each other and winked.

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

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

be amazed at

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

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

From this reading It was a confection from Paris, more suitable to a Parisian artiste than a respectable British widow, and the dogs looked at each other and winked.

easily agitated

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, is it really?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was a confection from Paris, more suitable to a Parisian artiste than a respectable British widow, and the dogs looked at each other and winked.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading It was a confection from Paris, more suitable to a Parisian artiste than a respectable British widow, and the dogs looked at each other and winked.

of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants

From this reading It was a confection from Paris, more suitable to a Parisian artiste than a respectable British widow, and the dogs looked at each other and winked.

(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "It is so deliciously light—quite the latest thing in tea-gowns," and she sank into a chair with a complacent sigh.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "Oh, is it really?

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading It was a confection from Paris, more suitable to a Parisian artiste than a respectable British widow, and the dogs looked at each other and winked.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading "It is so deliciously light—quite the latest thing in tea-gowns," and she sank into a chair with a complacent sigh.

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

From this reading "It is so deliciously light—quite the latest thing in tea-gowns," and she sank into a chair with a complacent sigh.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "It is so deliciously light—quite the latest thing in tea-gowns," and she sank into a chair with a complacent sigh.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading "I just slipped into this," explained Lola to her hostess.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "It is so deliciously light—quite the latest thing in tea-gowns," and she sank into a chair with a complacent sigh.

in a softened tone

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading It was a confection from Paris, more suitable to a Parisian artiste than a respectable British widow, and the dogs looked at each other and winked.

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

From this reading "It is so deliciously light—quite the latest thing in tea-gowns," and she sank into a chair with a complacent sigh.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was a confection from Paris, more suitable to a Parisian artiste than a respectable British widow, and the dogs looked at each other and winked.

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

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

a special situation

From this reading "It is so deliciously light—quite the latest thing in tea-gowns," and she sank into a chair with a complacent sigh.

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

From this reading "I just slipped into this," explained Lola to her hostess.

a midday meal

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

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

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

not expected or anticipated

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

not initiated; deficient in relevant experience

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

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

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

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

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading A GOOD BILLET THE unexpected guest, pleading a nervous headache (the result of fright), did not appear at tiffin, but emerged later in the afternoon, wearing a subdued expression, and a fantastic loosely-fitting garment, which gave the uninitiated occasion to marvel how it was put on? and why it did not come off?

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading It was a confection from Paris, more suitable to a Parisian artiste than a respectable British widow, and the dogs looked at each other and winked.

past form of “wink” — signal by winking

From this reading It was a confection from Paris, more suitable to a Parisian artiste than a respectable British widow, and the dogs looked at each other and winked.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It is so deliciously light—quite the latest thing in tea-gowns," and she sank into a chair with a complacent sigh.