Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

the state of being absent

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

in an enjoyable manner

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am not going to change.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading To-night, however, thanks to her own unpunctuality, Miss Bilson found ample excuse for dispensing with ceremonial garments.

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

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

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

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

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

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

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From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

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From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading To-night, however, thanks to her own unpunctuality, Miss Bilson found ample excuse for dispensing with ceremonial garments.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading "I am not going to change.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

having important issues or results

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

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From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

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

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

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

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

a room used for dining

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

-ing form of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading To-night, however, thanks to her own unpunctuality, Miss Bilson found ample excuse for dispensing with ceremonial garments.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

put on clothes

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

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

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

accept an excuse for

From this reading To-night, however, thanks to her own unpunctuality, Miss Bilson found ample excuse for dispensing with ceremonial garments.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

set up or found

From this reading To-night, however, thanks to her own unpunctuality, Miss Bilson found ample excuse for dispensing with ceremonial garments.

in a fussy manner

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading To-night, however, thanks to her own unpunctuality, Miss Bilson found ample excuse for dispensing with ceremonial garments.

the act of departing

From this reading "I am not going to change.

plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

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

From this reading To-night, however, thanks to her own unpunctuality, Miss Bilson found ample excuse for dispensing with ceremonial garments.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading To-night, however, thanks to her own unpunctuality, Miss Bilson found ample excuse for dispensing with ceremonial garments.

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

From this reading "I am not going to change.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

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

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

not established by conditioning or learning

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

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

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

the condition of being physiologically lax

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading To-night, however, thanks to her own unpunctuality, Miss Bilson found ample excuse for dispensing with ceremonial garments.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

not any; not one

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading To-night, however, thanks to her own unpunctuality, Miss Bilson found ample excuse for dispensing with ceremonial garments.

a local church community

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

more desirable than another

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

appear again

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

an authoritative rule

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

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

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

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

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

having a supporting base

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading To-night, however, thanks to her own unpunctuality, Miss Bilson found ample excuse for dispensing with ceremonial garments.

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

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

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From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

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

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

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

From this reading To-night, however, thanks to her own unpunctuality, Miss Bilson found ample excuse for dispensing with ceremonial garments.

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

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

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

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

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

From this reading To-night, however, thanks to her own unpunctuality, Miss Bilson found ample excuse for dispensing with ceremonial garments.

up to a particular time

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

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

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

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

From this reading WHICH CANTERS ROUND A PARISH PUMP Not until the second bell was about to cease ringing did Theresa Bilson--fussily consequential--reappear at The Hard.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "No--no--we will not wait," she said, addressing Mary and her attendant satellite, Laura, the under-housemaid, as--agreeably ignorant of the sentiment of a servants' hall which thirsted for her blood--she passed the two standing at attention by the open door of the dining-room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.

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

From this reading During the absence of the master of the house she would have much preferred high tea in the schoolroom, combined with a certain laxity as to hours and to dress; but Damaris, in whom the sense of style was innate, stood out for the regulation dignities of late dinner and evening gowns.