Chapter III

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

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

(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 "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

Having no one else present.

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

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

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

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

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

take (territory) as if by conquest

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

aroused to action

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

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

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

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

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

(informal) very unpleasant

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

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From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

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

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "THE SINS OF THE FATHERS."

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From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

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

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

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

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

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

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

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

From this reading Who is she?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

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From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

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 Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

held up in the air

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

with fondness; with love

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

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

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THE SINS OF THE FATHERS."

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

and nothing more

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

except for; apart from

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

cut with a saw

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

express in words

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

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

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

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

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading "THE SINS OF THE FATHERS."

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From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

variably colored and sometimes variegated hard tough elastic wood of a sycamore tree

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

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

From this reading "THE SINS OF THE FATHERS."

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From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

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

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

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

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

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

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

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

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

a season's yield of wine from a vineyard

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

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

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

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

From this reading Philip thus left unmolested save by his own reflections, and quite innocent of his own shortcomings, was only aroused from a long brown study by hearing Freddy Slade appeal in his most drawling tones to his host, as he lifted his glass of Burgundy, and eyed it lovingly.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

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

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

which person or people

From this reading Who is she?

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

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

From this reading By George! you should have seen the look on her face as she declined; you wouldn't have thought me good enough to be her lap-dog--give you my word, never saw such scorn on any woman's face before.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading "I say, Newbold, what an extraordinary woman you have managed to annex as a governess--capital wine this, what's its vintage?--I met her to-day, walkin' all alone in that beastly sycamore plantation of yours, and thinkin' she might be lonely offered myself as a companion.