Chapter VII

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

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Bedridden ladies of advanced age seldom bubble over with fun and _joie de vivre_.

later than; following

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

how long something has existed

From this reading Bedridden ladies of advanced age seldom bubble over with fun and _joie de vivre_.

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

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

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

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

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

From this reading Bywater did not yield, as these gray moods generally do, to the curative influence of time.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

confined to bed (by illness)

From this reading Bedridden ladies of advanced age seldom bubble over with fun and _joie de vivre_.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

form, produce, or emit bubbles

From this reading Bedridden ladies of advanced age seldom bubble over with fun and _joie de vivre_.

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From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

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

From this reading Bywater did not yield, as these gray moods generally do, to the curative influence of time.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

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

From this reading I The strange depression which had come upon Pat in the shop of Chas.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I The strange depression which had come upon Pat in the shop of Chas.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

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

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

From this reading Bywater did not yield, as these gray moods generally do, to the curative influence of time.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Bedridden ladies of advanced age seldom bubble over with fun and _joie de vivre_.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading I The strange depression which had come upon Pat in the shop of Chas.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Bywater did not yield, as these gray moods generally do, to the curative influence of time.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Bywater did not yield, as these gray moods generally do, to the curative influence of time.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

at any time

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

a social unit living together

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

set up or found

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading Bedridden ladies of advanced age seldom bubble over with fun and _joie de vivre_.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Bywater did not yield, as these gray moods generally do, to the curative influence of time.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

comparative of “gloomy” — depressingly dark

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

depressingly dark

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Bywater did not yield, as these gray moods generally do, to the curative influence of time.

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

From this reading I The strange depression which had come upon Pat in the shop of Chas.

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

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

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

From this reading I The strange depression which had come upon Pat in the shop of Chas.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

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

From this reading I The strange depression which had come upon Pat in the shop of Chas.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Bywater did not yield, as these gray moods generally do, to the curative influence of time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

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

From this reading Bedridden ladies of advanced age seldom bubble over with fun and _joie de vivre_.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Bedridden ladies of advanced age seldom bubble over with fun and _joie de vivre_.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Bywater did not yield, as these gray moods generally do, to the curative influence of time.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

the state of being of noble birth

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bywater did not yield, as these gray moods generally do, to the curative influence of time.

force somebody to do something

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I The strange depression which had come upon Pat in the shop of Chas.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

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

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

above and across; more than

From this reading Bedridden ladies of advanced age seldom bubble over with fun and _joie de vivre_.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading I The strange depression which had come upon Pat in the shop of Chas.

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

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

on the contrary

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

not often

From this reading Bedridden ladies of advanced age seldom bubble over with fun and _joie de vivre_.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

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

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

do one's shopping

From this reading I The strange depression which had come upon Pat in the shop of Chas.

for a short time

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading I The strange depression which had come upon Pat in the shop of Chas.

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

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

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

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

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

From this reading I The strange depression which had come upon Pat in the shop of Chas.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

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

From this reading Bywater did not yield, as these gray moods generally do, to the curative influence of time.

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

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Bywater did not yield, as these gray moods generally do, to the curative influence of time.

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

From this reading Bywater did not yield, as these gray moods generally do, to the curative influence of time.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I The strange depression which had come upon Pat in the shop of Chas.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

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

From this reading Bedridden ladies of advanced age seldom bubble over with fun and _joie de vivre_.

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

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

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

From this reading I The strange depression which had come upon Pat in the shop of Chas.

which person or people

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bedridden ladies of advanced age seldom bubble over with fun and _joie de vivre_.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

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

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.

a late time of life

From this reading Pensioned off after cooking for the Colonel for eighteen years, this female had retired to bed and stayed there, and there was a legend in the family, though neither by word nor look did she ever give any indication of it, that she enjoyed seeing Pat.

be the cause or source of

From this reading Bywater did not yield, as these gray moods generally do, to the curative influence of time.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The following morning found her as gloomy as ever--indeed, rather gloomier, for shortly after breakfast the _noblesse oblige_ spirit of the Wyverns had sent her on a reluctant visit to an old retainer who lived--if you could call it that--in one of the smaller and stuffier houses in Budd Street.