Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

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From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading 'They look like flowers; they ought to have a pretty scent,' which amused him immensely.

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

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

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

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

plural of “balloon” — large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

cheerful and bright

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

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

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

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

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

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

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading Dilly was enchanted with it.

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

From this reading 'They look like flowers; they ought to have a pretty scent,' which amused him immensely.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

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

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'They look like flowers; they ought to have a pretty scent,' which amused him immensely.

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

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

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

From this reading 'They look like flowers; they ought to have a pretty scent,' which amused him immensely.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading 'They look like flowers; they ought to have a pretty scent,' which amused him immensely.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dilly was enchanted with it.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

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

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

the act of departing

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading 'They look like flowers; they ought to have a pretty scent,' which amused him immensely.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading 'They look like flowers; they ought to have a pretty scent,' which amused him immensely.

sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

out of fashion

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading 'They look like flowers; they ought to have a pretty scent,' which amused him immensely.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading She had said to Aylmer when the old woman passed with a quantity of them.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading 'They look like flowers; they ought to have a pretty scent,' which amused him immensely.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading She had said to Aylmer when the old woman passed with a quantity of them.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She had said to Aylmer when the old woman passed with a quantity of them.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

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

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading 'They look like flowers; they ought to have a pretty scent,' which amused him immensely.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

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

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

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

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She had said to Aylmer when the old woman passed with a quantity of them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

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

From this reading 'They look like flowers; they ought to have a pretty scent,' which amused him immensely.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

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

From this reading She had said to Aylmer when the old woman passed with a quantity of them.

precisely as stated

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

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

From this reading Dilly was enchanted with it.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

widely or fully known

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

at the time that

From this reading She had said to Aylmer when the old woman passed with a quantity of them.

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

From this reading 'They look like flowers; they ought to have a pretty scent,' which amused him immensely.

which person or people

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Edith, during the short journey home, sat with a smile on her lips, thinking of a little scene she had seen before leaving Eastcliff from the hall, known as the lounge, of the hotel.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She had watched Dilly, beaming with joy, playing with a particularly large air-ball, bright rose colour, that Aylmer had bought her from a well-known character of the place, a very old woman, who made her living by the sale of these old-fashioned balloons.