Chapter V

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

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

from one side of something to the other

From this reading But though they were talking in English, Anne did not listen either; she gazed across the table at Ginette, wishing that she could speak to her and get to know her.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading At last the meal was over, the dishes were cleared away and soon they were joined by the fat man, in spite of all appearances an American.

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

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading At last the meal was over, the dishes were cleared away and soon they were joined by the fat man, in spite of all appearances an American.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At last the meal was over, the dishes were cleared away and soon they were joined by the fat man, in spite of all appearances an American.

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

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading But though they were talking in English, Anne did not listen either; she gazed across the table at Ginette, wishing that she could speak to her and get to know her.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading At last the meal was over, the dishes were cleared away and soon they were joined by the fat man, in spite of all appearances an American.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

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

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

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

From this reading At last the meal was over, the dishes were cleared away and soon they were joined by the fat man, in spite of all appearances an American.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading Anne found that he was kissing her hand, and a drop of soup from his beard was smeared over her fingers.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But though they were talking in English, Anne did not listen either; she gazed across the table at Ginette, wishing that she could speak to her and get to know her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At last the meal was over, the dishes were cleared away and soon they were joined by the fat man, in spite of all appearances an American.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading At last the meal was over, the dishes were cleared away and soon they were joined by the fat man, in spite of all appearances an American.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But though they were talking in English, Anne did not listen either; she gazed across the table at Ginette, wishing that she could speak to her and get to know her.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

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

From this reading But though they were talking in English, Anne did not listen either; she gazed across the table at Ginette, wishing that she could speak to her and get to know her.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading At last the meal was over, the dishes were cleared away and soon they were joined by the fat man, in spite of all appearances an American.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Anne found that he was kissing her hand, and a drop of soup from his beard was smeared over her fingers.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

one or the other of two

From this reading But though they were talking in English, Anne did not listen either; she gazed across the table at Ginette, wishing that she could speak to her and get to know her.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading At last the meal was over, the dishes were cleared away and soon they were joined by the fat man, in spite of all appearances an American.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Anne found that he was kissing her hand, and a drop of soup from his beard was smeared over her fingers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

set up or found

From this reading Anne found that he was kissing her hand, and a drop of soup from his beard was smeared over her fingers.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Anne found that he was kissing her hand, and a drop of soup from his beard was smeared over her fingers.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading But though they were talking in English, Anne did not listen either; she gazed across the table at Ginette, wishing that she could speak to her and get to know her.

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

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But though they were talking in English, Anne did not listen either; she gazed across the table at Ginette, wishing that she could speak to her and get to know her.

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

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

a young female

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

an estimate based on little or no information

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Anne found that he was kissing her hand, and a drop of soup from his beard was smeared over her fingers.

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

From this reading Anne found that he was kissing her hand, and a drop of soup from his beard was smeared over her fingers.

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

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Anne found that he was kissing her hand, and a drop of soup from his beard was smeared over her fingers.

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

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

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

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading At last the meal was over, the dishes were cleared away and soon they were joined by the fat man, in spite of all appearances an American.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading Anne found that he was kissing her hand, and a drop of soup from his beard was smeared over her fingers.

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

From this reading But though they were talking in English, Anne did not listen either; she gazed across the table at Ginette, wishing that she could speak to her and get to know her.

immediately past

From this reading At last the meal was over, the dishes were cleared away and soon they were joined by the fat man, in spite of all appearances an American.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

hear with intention

From this reading But though they were talking in English, Anne did not listen either; she gazed across the table at Ginette, wishing that she could speak to her and get to know her.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading At last the meal was over, the dishes were cleared away and soon they were joined by the fat man, in spite of all appearances an American.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading At last the meal was over, the dishes were cleared away and soon they were joined by the fat man, in spite of all appearances an American.

a particular point in time

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

not any; not one

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But though they were talking in English, Anne did not listen either; she gazed across the table at Ginette, wishing that she could speak to her and get to know her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

and nothing more

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

above and across; more than

From this reading At last the meal was over, the dishes were cleared away and soon they were joined by the fat man, in spite of all appearances an American.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

inflected form of “recur” — happen or occur again

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

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

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

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

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

past form of “smear” — stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance

From this reading Anne found that he was kissing her hand, and a drop of soup from his beard was smeared over her fingers.

in the near future

From this reading At last the meal was over, the dishes were cleared away and soon they were joined by the fat man, in spite of all appearances an American.

liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food

From this reading Anne found that he was kissing her hand, and a drop of soup from his beard was smeared over her fingers.

express in speech

From this reading But though they were talking in English, Anne did not listen either; she gazed across the table at Ginette, wishing that she could speak to her and get to know her.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading At last the meal was over, the dishes were cleared away and soon they were joined by the fat man, in spite of all appearances an American.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading But though they were talking in English, Anne did not listen either; she gazed across the table at Ginette, wishing that she could speak to her and get to know her.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

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

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.

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

From this reading But though they were talking in English, Anne did not listen either; she gazed across the table at Ginette, wishing that she could speak to her and get to know her.

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

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But though they were talking in English, Anne did not listen either; she gazed across the table at Ginette, wishing that she could speak to her and get to know her.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

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

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

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

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

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

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

at any time that; every time that

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

hope for; have a wish

From this reading “If I were only like Ginette,” she thought, a wish that recurred for many days afterwards whenever she was in her company, never guessing that the French girl was saying to herself: “If I were only like this English girl of Richard’s!”

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading But though they were talking in English, Anne did not listen either; she gazed across the table at Ginette, wishing that she could speak to her and get to know her.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Ginette sat down opposite them without appearing surprised that Richard and Gerald should go on talking in English and pay no attention to her, interrupting each other, laughing at one moment and becoming almost angry in the next.