Chapter II

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

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

later than; following

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

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

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

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

From this reading The warning gong sounded at half-past seven as usual, and at eight the butler announced dinner.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The warning gong sounded at half-past seven as usual, and at eight the butler announced dinner.

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

From this reading The warning gong sounded at half-past seven as usual, and at eight the butler announced dinner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The warning gong sounded at half-past seven as usual, and at eight the butler announced dinner.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls

From this reading "It is like a dreadful dream--playing billiards last night, and now--dead!

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

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading The warning gong sounded at half-past seven as usual, and at eight the butler announced dinner.

a degree or grade of excellence or worth

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

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

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading "It is like a dreadful dream--playing billiards last night, and now--dead!

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

From this reading The warning gong sounded at half-past seven as usual, and at eight the butler announced dinner.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading "It is like a dreadful dream--playing billiards last night, and now--dead!

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

being one more than seven

From this reading The warning gong sounded at half-past seven as usual, and at eight the butler announced dinner.

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "YOURS ON MONDAY, GOD'S TO-DAY."

a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick

From this reading The warning gong sounded at half-past seven as usual, and at eight the butler announced dinner.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

arranged into groups

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

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

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

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

From this reading The warning gong sounded at half-past seven as usual, and at eight the butler announced dinner.

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

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

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

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

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

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

immediately past

From this reading "It is like a dreadful dream--playing billiards last night, and now--dead!

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

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

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading "YOURS ON MONDAY, GOD'S TO-DAY."

United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

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

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "It is like a dreadful dream--playing billiards last night, and now--dead!

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

From this reading "It is like a dreadful dream--playing billiards last night, and now--dead!

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "YOURS ON MONDAY, GOD'S TO-DAY."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

a human being

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading "It is like a dreadful dream--playing billiards last night, and now--dead!

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

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

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The warning gong sounded at half-past seven as usual, and at eight the butler announced dinner.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading The warning gong sounded at half-past seven as usual, and at eight the butler announced dinner.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

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

From this reading The warning gong sounded at half-past seven as usual, and at eight the butler announced dinner.

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

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

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

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

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

From this reading "YOURS ON MONDAY, GOD'S TO-DAY."

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

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

plural of “undertone” — a quiet or hushed tone of voice

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

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

From this reading The warning gong sounded at half-past seven as usual, and at eight the butler announced dinner.

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

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

a message informing of danger

From this reading The warning gong sounded at half-past seven as usual, and at eight the butler announced dinner.

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

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

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

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

during the time that

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "It is like a dream," sighed Mopsy, this being the one remark which a young person of her calibre inevitably makes upon such an occasion.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Captain Vandeleur and Mr. Montagu had returned from Bodmin, and they were grouped in front of the fire talking in undertones with Mr. Tregonell, while Christabel and the younger Miss Vandeleur sat on a sofa, silent, after a few murmured expressions of grief on the part of the latter lady.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading "YOURS ON MONDAY, GOD'S TO-DAY."