Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

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

From this reading And even she, in a markedly elegant dress of a peculiarly vicious shade of green, had her value in the picture.

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

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Of course she looked her best.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A broad, pale blue ribbon was wound in and out of her brown hair in the Romney fashion.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading A broad, pale blue ribbon was wound in and out of her brown hair in the Romney fashion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course she looked her best.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

put on clothes

From this reading And even she, in a markedly elegant dress of a peculiarly vicious shade of green, had her value in the picture.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading And even she, in a markedly elegant dress of a peculiarly vicious shade of green, had her value in the picture.

divisible by two

From this reading And even she, in a markedly elegant dress of a peculiarly vicious shade of green, had her value in the picture.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

the organ of sight

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A broad, pale blue ribbon was wound in and out of her brown hair in the Romney fashion.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

set up or found

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading And even she, in a markedly elegant dress of a peculiarly vicious shade of green, had her value in the picture.

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

From this reading And even she, in a markedly elegant dress of a peculiarly vicious shade of green, had her value in the picture.

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

From this reading A broad, pale blue ribbon was wound in and out of her brown hair in the Romney fashion.

the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

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

From this reading And even she, in a markedly elegant dress of a peculiarly vicious shade of green, had her value in the picture.

a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

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From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

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

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

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

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

in a clearly noticeable manner

From this reading And even she, in a markedly elegant dress of a peculiarly vicious shade of green, had her value in the picture.

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

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

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

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

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

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A broad, pale blue ribbon was wound in and out of her brown hair in the Romney fashion.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading And even she, in a markedly elegant dress of a peculiarly vicious shade of green, had her value in the picture.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading And even she, in a markedly elegant dress of a peculiarly vicious shade of green, had her value in the picture.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading A broad, pale blue ribbon was wound in and out of her brown hair in the Romney fashion.

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

From this reading A broad, pale blue ribbon was wound in and out of her brown hair in the Romney fashion.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading And even she, in a markedly elegant dress of a peculiarly vicious shade of green, had her value in the picture.

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

From this reading And even she, in a markedly elegant dress of a peculiarly vicious shade of green, had her value in the picture.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

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

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

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

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

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

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

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

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading And even she, in a markedly elegant dress of a peculiarly vicious shade of green, had her value in the picture.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading And even she, in a markedly elegant dress of a peculiarly vicious shade of green, had her value in the picture.

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

From this reading A broad, pale blue ribbon was wound in and out of her brown hair in the Romney fashion.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading A little shocked by the harshness of the colour, one's glance turned with relief to Hyacinth, in satin of a blue so pale that it looked like the reflection of the sky in water.

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

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

which person or people

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading A broad, pale blue ribbon was wound in and out of her brown hair in the Romney fashion.

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

From this reading Hyacinth's Little Dinner 'The little Ottleys,' as they were called (they were a tall, fine-looking couple), found themselves in a small circle of people who were all most pleasing to the eye, with the single exception of Miss Yeo.