Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Sometimes it is rather more, a good deal more, when you are not there."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Yes, I think it was about the usual quantity.

later than; following

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

third-person singular of “ail” — be ill or unwell

From this reading "Psyché-papillon, un jour Puisses-tu trouver l'amour Et perdre tes ailes!"

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

From this reading Sometimes it is rather more, a good deal more, when you are not there."

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

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

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From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Sometimes it is rather more, a good deal more, when you are not there."

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From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

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

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

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From this reading "Psyché-papillon, un jour Puisses-tu trouver l'amour Et perdre tes ailes!"

past form of “exert” — put to use

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

usually; as a rule

From this reading "Generally, granny.

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

From this reading Sometimes it is rather more, a good deal more, when you are not there."

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading "Generally, granny.

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

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

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From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

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From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

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

From this reading Yes, I think it was about the usual quantity.

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

From this reading Sometimes it is rather more, a good deal more, when you are not there."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Yes, I think it was about the usual quantity.

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From this reading "Psyché-papillon, un jour Puisses-tu trouver l'amour Et perdre tes ailes!"

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From this reading "Psyché-papillon, un jour Puisses-tu trouver l'amour Et perdre tes ailes!"

immediately past

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

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

From this reading Sometimes it is rather more, a good deal more, when you are not there."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sometimes it is rather more, a good deal more, when you are not there."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

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

From this reading "Psyché-papillon, un jour Puisses-tu trouver l'amour Et perdre tes ailes!"

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

From this reading "Psyché-papillon, un jour Puisses-tu trouver l'amour Et perdre tes ailes!"

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

From this reading "Psyché-papillon, un jour Puisses-tu trouver l'amour Et perdre tes ailes!"

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Yes, I think it was about the usual quantity.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

on the contrary

From this reading Sometimes it is rather more, a good deal more, when you are not there."

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes it is rather more, a good deal more, when you are not there."

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

the feeling of being bored by something tedious

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

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

From this reading "Psyché-papillon, un jour Puisses-tu trouver l'amour Et perdre tes ailes!"

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

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

in or at that place or location

From this reading Sometimes it is rather more, a good deal more, when you are not there."

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

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Yes, I think it was about the usual quantity.

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

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

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

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

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

From this reading "Psyché-papillon, un jour Puisses-tu trouver l'amour Et perdre tes ailes!"

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

From this reading "Psyché-papillon, un jour Puisses-tu trouver l'amour Et perdre tes ailes!"

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

under normal conditions

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

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

From this reading Yes, I think it was about the usual quantity.

at the time that

From this reading Sometimes it is rather more, a good deal more, when you are not there."

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

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, I think it was about the usual quantity.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Di," said Mrs. Courtenay, as they drove away at last, after the usual half-hour's waiting for the carriage, the tedium of which Lord Hemsworth had exerted himself to relieve, "do you usually talk quite so much nonsense to Lord Hemsworth as you did to-night?"