Chapter XII

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

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading Now, Dame Marigold had very acute senses.

(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 DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

in addition

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

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

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

take into custody

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

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

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

terminate

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

thickened or coalesced in soft thick lumps (such as clogs or clots)

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

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From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

divisible by two

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

the organ of sight

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

hound or harry relentlessly

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

coins made of gold

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

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

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

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

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

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

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

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

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

intense and profound fear

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

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

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

and nothing more

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

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

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

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

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

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

From this reading Now, Dame Marigold had very acute senses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

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

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

by chance

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

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

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

new

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

To recall to mind.

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

plural of “satin” — a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading Now, Dame Marigold had very acute senses.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

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

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

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

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

not in physical motion

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

just below the level of consciousness

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

cut a female screw thread with a tap

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

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

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

plural of “tissue” — part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

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

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

the act of testing something

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

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

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

precisely as stated

From this reading Now, Dame Marigold had very acute senses.

a period of sleeplessness

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Urged partly by curiosity and, perhaps, also by a subconscious hope that in the comic light of Miss Primrose's personality recent events might lose something of their sinister horror, one morning Dame Marigold set out to visit her old schoolmistress in her captivity.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

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

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

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

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

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

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

bird with strong claws and a stiff tail adapted for climbing and a hard chisel-like bill for boring into wood for insects

From this reading DAME MARIGOLD HEARS THE TAP OF A WOODPECKER Miss Primrose Crabapple's trial was still dragging on, clogged by all the foolish complications arising from the legal fiction that had permitted her arrest.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading It was the first time she had left the house since the tragedy, and, as she walked down the High Street she held her head high and smiled a little scornful smile--just to show the vulgar herd that even the worst disgrace could not break the spirit of a Vigil.

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you remember, in the eye of the law fairy fruit was regarded as woven silk, and many days were wasted in a learned discussion of the various characteristics of gold tissues, stick tuftaffities, figured satins, wrought grograines, silk mohair and ferret ribbons.