Chapter XXX

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Trix was engrossed in a rather exciting novel at the moment, a blazing fire and an exceedingly comfortable armchair adding to her blissful state of well-being.

surprising greatly

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

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

From this reading Trix was engrossed in a rather exciting novel at the moment, a blazing fire and an exceedingly comfortable armchair adding to her blissful state of well-being.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

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

From this reading Mrs. Arbuthnot had gone out to a Bridge party.

chair with a support on each side for arms

From this reading Trix was engrossed in a rather exciting novel at the moment, a blazing fire and an exceedingly comfortable armchair adding to her blissful state of well-being.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

shining intensely

From this reading Trix was engrossed in a rather exciting novel at the moment, a blazing fire and an exceedingly comfortable armchair adding to her blissful state of well-being.

completely happy and contented

From this reading Trix was engrossed in a rather exciting novel at the moment, a blazing fire and an exceedingly comfortable armchair adding to her blissful state of well-being.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Mrs. Arbuthnot had gone out to a Bridge party.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The letter was brought to her in the drawing-room one evening about nine o'clock.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Trix was engrossed in a rather exciting novel at the moment, a blazing fire and an exceedingly comfortable armchair adding to her blissful state of well-being.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

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

From this reading The letter was brought to her in the drawing-room one evening about nine o'clock.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Trix was engrossed in a rather exciting novel at the moment, a blazing fire and an exceedingly comfortable armchair adding to her blissful state of well-being.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The letter was brought to her in the drawing-room one evening about nine o'clock.

to an extreme degree

From this reading Trix was engrossed in a rather exciting novel at the moment, a blazing fire and an exceedingly comfortable armchair adding to her blissful state of well-being.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Trix was engrossed in a rather exciting novel at the moment, a blazing fire and an exceedingly comfortable armchair adding to her blissful state of well-being.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Trix was engrossed in a rather exciting novel at the moment, a blazing fire and an exceedingly comfortable armchair adding to her blissful state of well-being.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Mrs. Arbuthnot had gone out to a Bridge party.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

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

From this reading The letter was brought to her in the drawing-room one evening about nine o'clock.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading They had returned to London in October.

a particular point in time

From this reading Trix was engrossed in a rather exciting novel at the moment, a blazing fire and an exceedingly comfortable armchair adding to her blissful state of well-being.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Arbuthnot had gone out to a Bridge party.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading The letter was brought to her in the drawing-room one evening about nine o'clock.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Trix was engrossed in a rather exciting novel at the moment, a blazing fire and an exceedingly comfortable armchair adding to her blissful state of well-being.

according to the clock

From this reading The letter was brought to her in the drawing-room one evening about nine o'clock.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading They had returned to London in October.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The letter was brought to her in the drawing-room one evening about nine o'clock.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mrs. Arbuthnot had gone out to a Bridge party.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Mrs. Arbuthnot had gone out to a Bridge party.

lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

on the contrary

From this reading Trix was engrossed in a rather exciting novel at the moment, a blazing fire and an exceedingly comfortable armchair adding to her blissful state of well-being.

a person who receives something

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading They had returned to London in October.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

in or at or to some place

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

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

From this reading Trix was engrossed in a rather exciting novel at the moment, a blazing fire and an exceedingly comfortable armchair adding to her blissful state of well-being.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had returned to London in October.

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

From this reading They had returned to London in October.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

From this reading Trix was engrossed in a rather exciting novel at the moment, a blazing fire and an exceedingly comfortable armchair adding to her blissful state of well-being.

prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCH PORCH It was somewhere about the second week in December that Trix became the recipient of another letter, a letter quite as amazing, perplexing, and extraordinary as that which she had perused in the summer-house at Llandrindod Wells.