Chapter XXX

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

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

a woman ambassador

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

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

From this reading In that case, their intercourse would need to be carried on by signs: or, since she was an ambassadress, she would perhaps carry an interpreter with her.

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

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

any thing at all

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Miss Jean sat down to her work at the window when the others went out.

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

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

From this reading In that case, their intercourse would need to be carried on by signs: or, since she was an ambassadress, she would perhaps carry an interpreter with her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In that case, their intercourse would need to be carried on by signs: or, since she was an ambassadress, she would perhaps carry an interpreter with her.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading In that case, their intercourse would need to be carried on by signs: or, since she was an ambassadress, she would perhaps carry an interpreter with her.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading In that case, their intercourse would need to be carried on by signs: or, since she was an ambassadress, she would perhaps carry an interpreter with her.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In that case, their intercourse would need to be carried on by signs: or, since she was an ambassadress, she would perhaps carry an interpreter with her.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

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

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Miss Jean sat down to her work at the window when the others went out.

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 Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

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

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading She tried to remember the few words of school-book French which lingered in her mind; but what if the lady spoke only Greek?

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

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

From this reading She tried to remember the few words of school-book French which lingered in her mind; but what if the lady spoke only Greek?

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

the act of departing

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading She tried to remember the few words of school-book French which lingered in her mind; but what if the lady spoke only Greek?

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

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

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

From this reading Miss Jean sat down to her work at the window when the others went out.

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

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

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

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She tried to remember the few words of school-book French which lingered in her mind; but what if the lady spoke only Greek?

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

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

communication between individuals

From this reading In that case, their intercourse would need to be carried on by signs: or, since she was an ambassadress, she would perhaps carry an interpreter with her.

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading In that case, their intercourse would need to be carried on by signs: or, since she was an ambassadress, she would perhaps carry an interpreter with her.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Miss Jean sat down to her work at the window when the others went out.

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

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading She tried to remember the few words of school-book French which lingered in her mind; but what if the lady spoke only Greek?

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading She tried to remember the few words of school-book French which lingered in her mind; but what if the lady spoke only Greek?

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Jean sat down to her work at the window when the others went out.

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

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading In that case, their intercourse would need to be carried on by signs: or, since she was an ambassadress, she would perhaps carry an interpreter with her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In that case, their intercourse would need to be carried on by signs: or, since she was an ambassadress, she would perhaps carry an interpreter with her.

on one occasion

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

and nothing more

From this reading She tried to remember the few words of school-book French which lingered in her mind; but what if the lady spoke only Greek?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In that case, their intercourse would need to be carried on by signs: or, since she was an ambassadress, she would perhaps carry an interpreter with her.

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

From this reading Miss Jean sat down to her work at the window when the others went out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Miss Jean sat down to her work at the window when the others went out.

by chance

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

To recall to mind.

From this reading She tried to remember the few words of school-book French which lingered in her mind; but what if the lady spoke only Greek?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

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

From this reading Miss Jean sat down to her work at the window when the others went out.

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

From this reading She tried to remember the few words of school-book French which lingered in her mind; but what if the lady spoke only Greek?

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

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

From this reading She tried to remember the few words of school-book French which lingered in her mind; but what if the lady spoke only Greek?

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading In that case, their intercourse would need to be carried on by signs: or, since she was an ambassadress, she would perhaps carry an interpreter with her.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading In that case, their intercourse would need to be carried on by signs: or, since she was an ambassadress, she would perhaps carry an interpreter with her.

low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

express in speech

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading She tried to remember the few words of school-book French which lingered in her mind; but what if the lady spoke only Greek?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

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

From this reading Miss Jean sat down to her work at the window when the others went out.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In that case, their intercourse would need to be carried on by signs: or, since she was an ambassadress, she would perhaps carry an interpreter with her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

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

From this reading Miss Jean sat down to her work at the window when the others went out.

one of the digits of the foot

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading She tried to remember the few words of school-book French which lingered in her mind; but what if the lady spoke only Greek?

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

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

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

From this reading Miss Jean sat down to her work at the window when the others went out.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She tried to remember the few words of school-book French which lingered in her mind; but what if the lady spoke only Greek?

at the time that

From this reading Miss Jean sat down to her work at the window when the others went out.

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

From this reading There was a balcony full of flowers which prevented her from seeing anything more distinct than the coming and going of the carriages, but that was enough to keep her in a flutter of awed and excited expectation.

which person or people

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.

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 Miss Jean sat down to her work at the window when the others went out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In that case, their intercourse would need to be carried on by signs: or, since she was an ambassadress, she would perhaps carry an interpreter with her.

the words that are spoken

From this reading She tried to remember the few words of school-book French which lingered in her mind; but what if the lady spoke only Greek?

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Miss Jean sat down to her work at the window when the others went out.

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

From this reading Lewis had said that his friends would call at once, and the idea of receiving a foreign lady, a foreign ambassadress, who perhaps did not speak English, made Miss Jean tremble from the lace of her cap to the toe of her slipper.