Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading A paralytic stroke had not been drastic enough to mar Mr. Skellorn's most precious reputation for probity and reliability.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

indifference by personal withdrawal

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

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

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

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

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A paralytic stroke had not been drastic enough to mar Mr. Skellorn's most precious reputation for probity and reliability.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

accompanying

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "She's just enjoying it, that's what she's doing!" said Hilda to herself, of Mrs. Grant.

forceful and extreme and rigorous

From this reading A paralytic stroke had not been drastic enough to mar Mr. Skellorn's most precious reputation for probity and reliability.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading "She's just enjoying it, that's what she's doing!" said Hilda to herself, of Mrs. Grant.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading A paralytic stroke had not been drastic enough to mar Mr. Skellorn's most precious reputation for probity and reliability.

money paid out; an amount spent

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A paralytic stroke had not been drastic enough to mar Mr. Skellorn's most precious reputation for probity and reliability.

a young female

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

let have

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

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

From this reading A paralytic stroke had not been drastic enough to mar Mr. Skellorn's most precious reputation for probity and reliability.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

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

From this reading "She's just enjoying it, that's what she's doing!" said Hilda to herself, of Mrs. Grant.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

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

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

and nothing more

From this reading "She's just enjoying it, that's what she's doing!" said Hilda to herself, of Mrs. Grant.

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

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

immediately past

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

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

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

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

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

make imperfect

From this reading A paralytic stroke had not been drastic enough to mar Mr. Skellorn's most precious reputation for probity and reliability.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A paralytic stroke had not been drastic enough to mar Mr. Skellorn's most precious reputation for probity and reliability.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A paralytic stroke had not been drastic enough to mar Mr. Skellorn's most precious reputation for probity and reliability.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A paralytic stroke had not been drastic enough to mar Mr. Skellorn's most precious reputation for probity and reliability.

according to the clock

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

relating to or of the nature of paralysis

From this reading A paralytic stroke had not been drastic enough to mar Mr. Skellorn's most precious reputation for probity and reliability.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading A paralytic stroke had not been drastic enough to mar Mr. Skellorn's most precious reputation for probity and reliability.

complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles

From this reading A paralytic stroke had not been drastic enough to mar Mr. Skellorn's most precious reputation for probity and reliability.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

one of four equal parts

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

past form of “range” — change or be different within limits

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

on the contrary

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

the quality of being dependable or reliable

From this reading A paralytic stroke had not been drastic enough to mar Mr. Skellorn's most precious reputation for probity and reliability.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading A paralytic stroke had not been drastic enough to mar Mr. Skellorn's most precious reputation for probity and reliability.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "She's just enjoying it, that's what she's doing!" said Hilda to herself, of Mrs. Grant.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

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

From this reading "She's just enjoying it, that's what she's doing!" said Hilda to herself, of Mrs. Grant.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

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

From this reading A paralytic stroke had not been drastic enough to mar Mr. Skellorn's most precious reputation for probity and reliability.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

successive (without a break)

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading A paralytic stroke had not been drastic enough to mar Mr. Skellorn's most precious reputation for probity and reliability.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

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

From this reading "She's just enjoying it, that's what she's doing!" said Hilda to herself, of Mrs. Grant.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

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

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

not making concessions

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

vigorous and animated

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

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

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

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

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "She's just enjoying it, that's what she's doing!" said Hilda to herself, of Mrs. Grant.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE END OF THE SCENE I The linen money-bag and the account-book, proper to the last Wednesday in the month, lay on the green damask cloth of the round table where Hilda and her mother took their meals.

lean and sinewy

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His statement of receipts and expenditure, together with the corresponding cash, had been due at two o'clock, and despite the paralytic stroke it was less than a quarter of an hour late.

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

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading On one side of the bag and the book were ranged the older women,--Mrs. Lessways, thin and vivacious, and Mrs. Grant, large and solemn; and on the other side, as it were in opposition, the young, dark, slim girl with her rather wiry black hair, and her straight, prominent eyebrows, and her extraordinary expression of uncompromising aloofness.