used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
antipathynounUS /ænˈtɪpəθi/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
banquetingnoun
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading She had not reached the stage of feminine depression and sense of helplessness when inchoate banqueting on bread and butter and penny buns seems to bring cheerless solace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, Mrs. Gurkins, who was professionally interested in food stuffs, held solid views on the subject.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading She had not reached the stage of feminine depression and sense of helplessness when inchoate banqueting on bread and butter and penny buns seems to bring cheerless solace.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She had not reached the stage of feminine depression and sense of helplessness when inchoate banqueting on bread and butter and penny buns seems to bring cheerless solace.
bunsnounUS /bʌnz/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading She had not reached the stage of feminine depression and sense of helplessness when inchoate banqueting on bread and butter and penny buns seems to bring cheerless solace.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading She had not reached the stage of feminine depression and sense of helplessness when inchoate banqueting on bread and butter and penny buns seems to bring cheerless solace.
cheerlessadjective
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading She had not reached the stage of feminine depression and sense of helplessness when inchoate banqueting on bread and butter and penny buns seems to bring cheerless solace.
Cheyne
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From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
Clytie
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From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
decentlyadverbUS /ˈdiːsəntli/
in a decent manner
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
denominatedverbUS /dɪˈnɑːməneɪtɪd/
past form of “denominate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading She had not reached the stage of feminine depression and sense of helplessness when inchoate banqueting on bread and butter and penny buns seems to bring cheerless solace.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
distastenounUS /dɪˈsteɪst/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading She had not reached the stage of feminine depression and sense of helplessness when inchoate banqueting on bread and butter and penny buns seems to bring cheerless solace.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
set up or found
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
gastronomynounUS /ɡæˈstrɑːnəmi/
a particular style of cookery (as of a region)
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
Gurkins
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From this reading Besides, Mrs. Gurkins, who was professionally interested in food stuffs, held solid views on the subject.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Besides, Mrs. Gurkins, who was professionally interested in food stuffs, held solid views on the subject.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading She had not reached the stage of feminine depression and sense of helplessness when inchoate banqueting on bread and butter and penny buns seems to bring cheerless solace.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
inchoateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkoʊət/
only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
From this reading She had not reached the stage of feminine depression and sense of helplessness when inchoate banqueting on bread and butter and penny buns seems to bring cheerless solace.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Besides, Mrs. Gurkins, who was professionally interested in food stuffs, held solid views on the subject.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Besides, Mrs. Gurkins, who was professionally interested in food stuffs, held solid views on the subject.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
omnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had not reached the stage of feminine depression and sense of helplessness when inchoate banqueting on bread and butter and penny buns seems to bring cheerless solace.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading She had not reached the stage of feminine depression and sense of helplessness when inchoate banqueting on bread and butter and penny buns seems to bring cheerless solace.
professionallyadverbUS /prəˈfeʃənəli/
in a professional manner
From this reading Besides, Mrs. Gurkins, who was professionally interested in food stuffs, held solid views on the subject.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She had not reached the stage of feminine depression and sense of helplessness when inchoate banqueting on bread and butter and penny buns seems to bring cheerless solace.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had not reached the stage of feminine depression and sense of helplessness when inchoate banqueting on bread and butter and penny buns seems to bring cheerless solace.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She had not reached the stage of feminine depression and sense of helplessness when inchoate banqueting on bread and butter and penny buns seems to bring cheerless solace.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
sex's
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From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading She had not reached the stage of feminine depression and sense of helplessness when inchoate banqueting on bread and butter and penny buns seems to bring cheerless solace.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Besides, Mrs. Gurkins, who was professionally interested in food stuffs, held solid views on the subject.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading She had not reached the stage of feminine depression and sense of helplessness when inchoate banqueting on bread and butter and penny buns seems to bring cheerless solace.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
stuffsnounUS /stʌfs/
plural of “stuff” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Besides, Mrs. Gurkins, who was professionally interested in food stuffs, held solid views on the subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Besides, Mrs. Gurkins, who was professionally interested in food stuffs, held solid views on the subject.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Besides, Mrs. Gurkins, who was professionally interested in food stuffs, held solid views on the subject.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
virileadjectiveUS /ˈvɪrəl/
characterized by energy and vigor
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, Mrs. Gurkins, who was professionally interested in food stuffs, held solid views on the subject.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
at the time that
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
in or at the place that
From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
which person or people
From this reading Besides, Mrs. Gurkins, who was professionally interested in food stuffs, held solid views on the subject.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
Winifred
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From this reading When Winifred had gone Clytie took an omnibus to Cheyne Walk, where some friends of hers lived, and after her visit returned to her solitary dinner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her temperament seemed almost virile in its vigour, and although she had her sex's antipathy to gastronomy, she nevertheless found it reasonable that she should be provided with a decently served dinner.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It argued some strength of mind in Clytie that she did not give way, as many lonely women do, to a distaste for ordinary food, and a corresponding craving for the miscellaneous and not over wholesome meal denominated high tea.
