Chapter XXII

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

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

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

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

any thing at all

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

at or in or to any place

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

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

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

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

From this reading Some men—generally the nicest—are so much more _themselves_ in the depths of the country.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Before the train stopped I saw his head and shoulders blocking up the open window of his compartment in his hurry to arrive.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

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

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

From this reading Before the train stopped I saw his head and shoulders blocking up the open window of his compartment in his hurry to arrive.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

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

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

a space into which an area is subdivided

From this reading Before the train stopped I saw his head and shoulders blocking up the open window of his compartment in his hurry to arrive.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Some men—generally the nicest—are so much more _themselves_ in the depths of the country.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Some men—generally the nicest—are so much more _themselves_ in the depths of the country.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

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

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

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

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

a social unit living together

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Some men—generally the nicest—are so much more _themselves_ in the depths of the country.

a young female

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

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

From this reading He is.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Before the train stopped I saw his head and shoulders blocking up the open window of his compartment in his hurry to arrive.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

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

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

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

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Before the train stopped I saw his head and shoulders blocking up the open window of his compartment in his hurry to arrive.

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

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

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

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

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

From this reading He is.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

come together

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

the force of workers available

From this reading Some men—generally the nicest—are so much more _themselves_ in the depths of the country.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

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

From this reading Some men—generally the nicest—are so much more _themselves_ in the depths of the country.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

superlative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading Some men—generally the nicest—are so much more _themselves_ in the depths of the country.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

being perceived or observed

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Before the train stopped I saw his head and shoulders blocking up the open window of his compartment in his hurry to arrive.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

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

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

cut with a saw

From this reading Before the train stopped I saw his head and shoulders blocking up the open window of his compartment in his hurry to arrive.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

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

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

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

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Before the train stopped I saw his head and shoulders blocking up the open window of his compartment in his hurry to arrive.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Some men—generally the nicest—are so much more _themselves_ in the depths of the country.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Before the train stopped I saw his head and shoulders blocking up the open window of his compartment in his hurry to arrive.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

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

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Some men—generally the nicest—are so much more _themselves_ in the depths of the country.

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

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

very small

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

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

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Before the train stopped I saw his head and shoulders blocking up the open window of his compartment in his hurry to arrive.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

precisely as stated

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

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

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

at the time that

From this reading I noticed that the very first evening he arrived here, when I went down to meet him—to keep up appearances before his family—at this tiny station on the branch line.

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 Before the train stopped I saw his head and shoulders blocking up the open window of his compartment in his hurry to arrive.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading THE WOODEN WOMAN If a girl were the least bit inclined to fall in love with Billy Waters—and I see now that some girls might be; though not, of course, any girl of my type, capable of this kind of frank friendship that puts anything else out of the question!—well, if she were, she’d find it much easier to complete the process here at Porth Cariad than anywhere else that I can imagine him.