Chapter II

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

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

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

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

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

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Jack breakfasts downstairs, too, though if you asked him to breakfast in your bedroom, I daresay he would come."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

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

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Jack breakfasts downstairs, too, though if you asked him to breakfast in your bedroom, I daresay he would come."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Crumbs get into my bed," she had said to Edith the evening before, when, the morning venue was debated, "and my egg tastes of blankets.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading "Crumbs get into my bed," she had said to Edith the evening before, when, the morning venue was debated, "and my egg tastes of blankets.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

plural of “breakfast” — the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)

From this reading Jack breakfasts downstairs, too, though if you asked him to breakfast in your bedroom, I daresay he would come."

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading And I hate bed when I wake: I feel bright and brisk and fresh, which is very trying for other people.

quick and energetic

From this reading And I hate bed when I wake: I feel bright and brisk and fresh, which is very trying for other people.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Jack breakfasts downstairs, too, though if you asked him to breakfast in your bedroom, I daresay he would come."

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something

From this reading "Crumbs get into my bed," she had said to Edith the evening before, when, the morning venue was debated, "and my egg tastes of blankets.

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From this reading Jack breakfasts downstairs, too, though if you asked him to breakfast in your bedroom, I daresay he would come."

past form of “debate” — argue with one another

From this reading "Crumbs get into my bed," she had said to Edith the evening before, when, the morning venue was debated, "and my egg tastes of blankets.

a room used for dining

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

someone whose style is out of fashion

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

possessive form of “dodo” — someone whose style is out of fashion

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

on a floor below

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

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From this reading "Crumbs get into my bed," she had said to Edith the evening before, when, the morning venue was debated, "and my egg tastes of blankets.

animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds

From this reading "Crumbs get into my bed," she had said to Edith the evening before, when, the morning venue was debated, "and my egg tastes of blankets.

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

From this reading "Crumbs get into my bed," she had said to Edith the evening before, when, the morning venue was debated, "and my egg tastes of blankets.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

conformity with rules or standards

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading And I hate bed when I wake: I feel bright and brisk and fresh, which is very trying for other people.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Crumbs get into my bed," she had said to Edith the evening before, when, the morning venue was debated, "and my egg tastes of blankets.

annoyed and irritable

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

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

From this reading "Crumbs get into my bed," she had said to Edith the evening before, when, the morning venue was debated, "and my egg tastes of blankets.

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From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading And I hate bed when I wake: I feel bright and brisk and fresh, which is very trying for other people.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

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

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Jack breakfasts downstairs, too, though if you asked him to breakfast in your bedroom, I daresay he would come."

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

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

From this reading And I hate bed when I wake: I feel bright and brisk and fresh, which is very trying for other people.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

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

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Crumbs get into my bed," she had said to Edith the evening before, when, the morning venue was debated, "and my egg tastes of blankets.

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

From this reading And I hate bed when I wake: I feel bright and brisk and fresh, which is very trying for other people.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

used to form the superlative

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Crumbs get into my bed," she had said to Edith the evening before, when, the morning venue was debated, "and my egg tastes of blankets.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And I hate bed when I wake: I feel bright and brisk and fresh, which is very trying for other people.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading And I hate bed when I wake: I feel bright and brisk and fresh, which is very trying for other people.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

more desirable than another

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

on the contrary

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Crumbs get into my bed," she had said to Edith the evening before, when, the morning venue was debated, "and my egg tastes of blankets.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

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

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

inclined to or conducive to companionship with others

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading "Crumbs get into my bed," she had said to Edith the evening before, when, the morning venue was debated, "and my egg tastes of blankets.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

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

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Jack breakfasts downstairs, too, though if you asked him to breakfast in your bedroom, I daresay he would come."

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

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Jack breakfasts downstairs, too, though if you asked him to breakfast in your bedroom, I daresay he would come."

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

hard to endure

From this reading And I hate bed when I wake: I feel bright and brisk and fresh, which is very trying for other people.

not suitable for a woman

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

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

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)

From this reading "Crumbs get into my bed," she had said to Edith the evening before, when, the morning venue was debated, "and my egg tastes of blankets.

precisely as stated

From this reading And I hate bed when I wake: I feel bright and brisk and fresh, which is very trying for other people.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading And I hate bed when I wake: I feel bright and brisk and fresh, which is very trying for other people.

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

From this reading Jack, in consequence, was allowed to be as grumpy as he pleased at this meal, for Dodo's sense of fairness told her that if she was so unfeminine as to feel cheerful and sociable at half-past nine in the morning, she must not expect her husband to be so unmasculine as to resemble her.

at the time that

From this reading "Crumbs get into my bed," she had said to Edith the evening before, when, the morning venue was debated, "and my egg tastes of blankets.

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

From this reading And I hate bed when I wake: I feel bright and brisk and fresh, which is very trying for other people.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading HIGHNESS Unlike most women Dodo much preferred to breakfast downstairs in a large dining-room, facing the window, rather than mumble a private tray in bed.

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

From this reading Jack breakfasts downstairs, too, though if you asked him to breakfast in your bedroom, I daresay he would come."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Jack breakfasts downstairs, too, though if you asked him to breakfast in your bedroom, I daresay he would come."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Jack breakfasts downstairs, too, though if you asked him to breakfast in your bedroom, I daresay he would come."