Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

(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 She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

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

From this reading "Peace on earth and mercy mild," sang Miss Mapp, holding her head back with her uvula clearly visible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Peace on earth and mercy mild," sang Miss Mapp, holding her head back with her uvula clearly visible.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She wondered between the verses if she could say something very tactful to Diva, which might before next Christmas induce her not to make that noise....

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

cooked in hot water

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

of or relating to the sky

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading She wondered between the verses if she could say something very tactful to Diva, which might before next Christmas induce her not to make that noise....

without doubt or question

From this reading "Peace on earth and mercy mild," sang Miss Mapp, holding her head back with her uvula clearly visible.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

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

From this reading She wondered between the verses if she could say something very tactful to Diva, which might before next Christmas induce her not to make that noise....

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

a distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

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

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "Peace on earth and mercy mild," sang Miss Mapp, holding her head back with her uvula clearly visible.

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

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

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

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

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

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

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

From this reading "Peace on earth and mercy mild," sang Miss Mapp, holding her head back with her uvula clearly visible.

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

From this reading "Peace on earth and mercy mild," sang Miss Mapp, holding her head back with her uvula clearly visible.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

the act of retaining something

From this reading "Peace on earth and mercy mild," sang Miss Mapp, holding her head back with her uvula clearly visible.

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

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She wondered between the verses if she could say something very tactful to Diva, which might before next Christmas induce her not to make that noise....

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

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

cause to arise

From this reading She wondered between the verses if she could say something very tactful to Diva, which might before next Christmas induce her not to make that noise....

varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

possessive form of “joseph” — leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

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

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

engage in

From this reading She wondered between the verses if she could say something very tactful to Diva, which might before next Christmas induce her not to make that noise....

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

From this reading "Peace on earth and mercy mild," sang Miss Mapp, holding her head back with her uvula clearly visible.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading "Peace on earth and mercy mild," sang Miss Mapp, holding her head back with her uvula clearly visible.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She wondered between the verses if she could say something very tactful to Diva, which might before next Christmas induce her not to make that noise....

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading "Peace on earth and mercy mild," sang Miss Mapp, holding her head back with her uvula clearly visible.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

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

From this reading "Peace on earth and mercy mild," sang Miss Mapp, holding her head back with her uvula clearly visible.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading She wondered between the verses if she could say something very tactful to Diva, which might before next Christmas induce her not to make that noise....

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading She wondered between the verses if she could say something very tactful to Diva, which might before next Christmas induce her not to make that noise....

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

capable of being seen or noticed

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Peace on earth and mercy mild," sang Miss Mapp, holding her head back with her uvula clearly visible.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading "Peace on earth and mercy mild," sang Miss Mapp, holding her head back with her uvula clearly visible.

seen in the mind as a mental image

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading "Peace on earth and mercy mild," sang Miss Mapp, holding her head back with her uvula clearly visible.

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

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

express in words

From this reading She wondered between the verses if she could say something very tactful to Diva, which might before next Christmas induce her not to make that noise....

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

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

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading She wondered between the verses if she could say something very tactful to Diva, which might before next Christmas induce her not to make that noise....

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

make square

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

From this reading She wondered between the verses if she could say something very tactful to Diva, which might before next Christmas induce her not to make that noise....

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

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

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

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

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

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

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate

From this reading "Peace on earth and mercy mild," sang Miss Mapp, holding her head back with her uvula clearly visible.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading She wondered between the verses if she could say something very tactful to Diva, which might before next Christmas induce her not to make that noise....

precisely as stated

From this reading She wondered between the verses if she could say something very tactful to Diva, which might before next Christmas induce her not to make that noise....

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading "Peace on earth and mercy mild," sang Miss Mapp, holding her head back with her uvula clearly visible.

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

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

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

From this reading But then, Miss Mapp had registered the fact that Diva's notion of singing alto was to follow the trebles at the uniform distance of a minor third below, so that matters were about square between them.

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

From this reading She wondered between the verses if she could say something very tactful to Diva, which might before next Christmas induce her not to make that noise....

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading She sat in her usual seat close below the pulpit, and the sun streaming in through a stained glass window opposite made her face of all colours, like Joseph's coat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Peace on earth and mercy mild," sang Miss Mapp, holding her head back with her uvula clearly visible.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Not knowing how it looked from outside, she pictured to herself a sort of celestial radiance coming from within, though Diva, sitting opposite, was reminded of the iridescent hues observable on cold boiled beef.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading She wondered between the verses if she could say something very tactful to Diva, which might before next Christmas induce her not to make that noise....