Chapter X

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

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

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

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She was alone.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

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

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Not one of the horde of visitors who had arrived overnight for the County Ball had shown any disposition whatever to court Miss Peavey’s society.

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

From this reading Not one of the horde of visitors who had arrived overnight for the County Ball had shown any disposition whatever to court Miss Peavey’s society.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Not one of the horde of visitors who had arrived overnight for the County Ball had shown any disposition whatever to court Miss Peavey’s society.

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From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

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From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Not one of the horde of visitors who had arrived overnight for the County Ball had shown any disposition whatever to court Miss Peavey’s society.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Not one of the horde of visitors who had arrived overnight for the County Ball had shown any disposition whatever to court Miss Peavey’s society.

having spots or patches of color

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

your usual mood

From this reading Not one of the horde of visitors who had arrived overnight for the County Ball had shown any disposition whatever to court Miss Peavey’s society.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

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From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

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

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

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

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not one of the horde of visitors who had arrived overnight for the County Ball had shown any disposition whatever to court Miss Peavey’s society.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

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

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

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

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

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

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

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

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

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

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

a vast multitude

From this reading Not one of the horde of visitors who had arrived overnight for the County Ball had shown any disposition whatever to court Miss Peavey’s society.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

not perfect; defective or inadequate

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

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

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

not open to question; obviously true

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

-ing form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

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

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

the literary culture

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

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

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

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

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not one of the horde of visitors who had arrived overnight for the County Ball had shown any disposition whatever to court Miss Peavey’s society.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

an event that happens

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Not one of the horde of visitors who had arrived overnight for the County Ball had shown any disposition whatever to court Miss Peavey’s society.

above and across; more than

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

during or for the length of one night

From this reading Not one of the horde of visitors who had arrived overnight for the County Ball had shown any disposition whatever to court Miss Peavey’s society.

a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

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

From this reading Not one of the horde of visitors who had arrived overnight for the County Ball had shown any disposition whatever to court Miss Peavey’s society.

in a pensive manner

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

literature in metrical form

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

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

From this reading She was alone.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Not one of the horde of visitors who had arrived overnight for the County Ball had shown any disposition whatever to court Miss Peavey’s society.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Not one of the horde of visitors who had arrived overnight for the County Ball had shown any disposition whatever to court Miss Peavey’s society.

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

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

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

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

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

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

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

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

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

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Not one of the horde of visitors who had arrived overnight for the County Ball had shown any disposition whatever to court Miss Peavey’s society.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

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

From this reading SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE AT A POETRY READING § 1 Breakfast was over, and the guests of Blandings had scattered to their morning occupations.

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

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Not one of the horde of visitors who had arrived overnight for the County Ball had shown any disposition whatever to court Miss Peavey’s society.

which person or people

From this reading Not one of the horde of visitors who had arrived overnight for the County Ball had shown any disposition whatever to court Miss Peavey’s society.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It is a sad but indisputable fact that in this imperfect world Genius is too often condemned to walk alone--if the earthier members of the community see it coming and have time to duck.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.

wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows

From this reading Some were writing letters, some were in the billiard-room: some had gone to the stables, some to the links: Lady Constance was interviewing the housekeeper, Lord Emsworth harrying head-gardener McAllister among the flower-beds: and in the Yew Alley, the dappled sunlight falling upon her graceful head, Miss Peavey walked pensively up and down.