Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

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

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But in Fay’s home everything in the way of discipline and order—if there ever were any—fell to pieces when she was carried home unconscious.

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

From this reading “OUT AT SEA” Such confusion as existed in Fay’s flat that night Claudia had never conceived possibly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “OUT AT SEA” Such confusion as existed in Fay’s flat that night Claudia had never conceived possibly.

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

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But in Fay’s home everything in the way of discipline and order—if there ever were any—fell to pieces when she was carried home unconscious.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

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

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

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

From this reading “OUT AT SEA” Such confusion as existed in Fay’s flat that night Claudia had never conceived possibly.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading “OUT AT SEA” Such confusion as existed in Fay’s flat that night Claudia had never conceived possibly.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading “OUT AT SEA” Such confusion as existed in Fay’s flat that night Claudia had never conceived possibly.

restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

plural of “convulsion” — a sudden uncontrollable attack

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

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

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading But in Fay’s home everything in the way of discipline and order—if there ever were any—fell to pieces when she was carried home unconscious.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

liable to sudden unpredictable change

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

at any time

From this reading But in Fay’s home everything in the way of discipline and order—if there ever were any—fell to pieces when she was carried home unconscious.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading But in Fay’s home everything in the way of discipline and order—if there ever were any—fell to pieces when she was carried home unconscious.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading “OUT AT SEA” Such confusion as existed in Fay’s flat that night Claudia had never conceived possibly.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

possessive form of “fay” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading “OUT AT SEA” Such confusion as existed in Fay’s flat that night Claudia had never conceived possibly.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading But in Fay’s home everything in the way of discipline and order—if there ever were any—fell to pieces when she was carried home unconscious.

past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading “OUT AT SEA” Such confusion as existed in Fay’s flat that night Claudia had never conceived possibly.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

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

From this reading “OUT AT SEA” Such confusion as existed in Fay’s flat that night Claudia had never conceived possibly.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

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

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But in Fay’s home everything in the way of discipline and order—if there ever were any—fell to pieces when she was carried home unconscious.

a social unit living together

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

an attack of hysteria

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But in Fay’s home everything in the way of discipline and order—if there ever were any—fell to pieces when she was carried home unconscious.

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

From this reading “OUT AT SEA” Such confusion as existed in Fay’s flat that night Claudia had never conceived possibly.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

repetitive and persistent

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

possessive form of “minute” — a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “OUT AT SEA” Such confusion as existed in Fay’s flat that night Claudia had never conceived possibly.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “OUT AT SEA” Such confusion as existed in Fay’s flat that night Claudia had never conceived possibly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

come into possession of

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

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

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “OUT AT SEA” Such confusion as existed in Fay’s flat that night Claudia had never conceived possibly.

above and across; more than

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading But in Fay’s home everything in the way of discipline and order—if there ever were any—fell to pieces when she was carried home unconscious.

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

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

by chance

From this reading “OUT AT SEA” Such confusion as existed in Fay’s flat that night Claudia had never conceived possibly.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading “OUT AT SEA” Such confusion as existed in Fay’s flat that night Claudia had never conceived possibly.

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

From this reading But in Fay’s home everything in the way of discipline and order—if there ever were any—fell to pieces when she was carried home unconscious.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “OUT AT SEA” Such confusion as existed in Fay’s flat that night Claudia had never conceived possibly.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “OUT AT SEA” Such confusion as existed in Fay’s flat that night Claudia had never conceived possibly.

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

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Life in Circe’s household had been somewhat erratic occasionally, but there had been a sort of order in the disorder, and a certain peaceful current had always flowed over internal convulsions.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

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

From this reading But in Fay’s home everything in the way of discipline and order—if there ever were any—fell to pieces when she was carried home unconscious.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading But in Fay’s home everything in the way of discipline and order—if there ever were any—fell to pieces when she was carried home unconscious.

plural of “underling” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

past form of “wail” — emit long loud cries

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

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

From this reading But in Fay’s home everything in the way of discipline and order—if there ever were any—fell to pieces when she was carried home unconscious.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But in Fay’s home everything in the way of discipline and order—if there ever were any—fell to pieces when she was carried home unconscious.

(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 Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.

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

From this reading But in Fay’s home everything in the way of discipline and order—if there ever were any—fell to pieces when she was carried home unconscious.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

at the time that

From this reading But in Fay’s home everything in the way of discipline and order—if there ever were any—fell to pieces when she was carried home unconscious.

in or at the place that

From this reading Claudia, though she kept her head pretty well and controlled the panic in her heart, had always been accustomed to have competent underlings to do things for her, and she did not know what ought to be done in such a crisis, what specialist should be fetched, and where to obtain a nurse at a minute’s notice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The two domestics wailed and sobbed—Polly at first went into hysterics, and had to have cold water thrown over her—the telephone bell went incessantly, and almost before Fay had been put to bed by Claudia, newspaper reporters filled the hall with insistent inquiries.