Chapter XX

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

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

in the past

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

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

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

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

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

on or to one side

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

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

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

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

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

a special loved one

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

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

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

put on clothes

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

opinion or judgment

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

a woman who is engaged to be married

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

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

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

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From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

wearing a gown

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

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

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

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

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

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

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

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

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

a social unit living together

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

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From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

inclined to judge too severely

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

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

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

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

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

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

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

and nothing more

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

engage in

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

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

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

come together

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

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

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

an island to the northwest of Wales

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

possessive form of “nicholas” — a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

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

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

not any; not one

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

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

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

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

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

above and across; more than

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

a coniferous tree

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

in a polite manner

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

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

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

except for; apart from

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

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

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

term of address for a man

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

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

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

not in physical motion

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

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

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

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

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

the upper part of anything

From this reading It is quite half-past six; and though there is no light in the room, save the glorious flames given forth by the pine logs that lie on the top of the coals, still one can see that the occupants of the apartment are dressed for dinner.

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

From this reading Miss Darling--Sir Nicholas's _fiancee_--and her brother are expected to night; and so the household generally has dressed itself earlier than usual to be in full readiness to receive them.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

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

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

which person or people

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Lady Rodney and Violet are sitting over the fire, and now Mona joins them, gowned in the blue satin dress in which she had come to meet Geoffrey, not so many months ago, in the old wood behind the farm.

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

From this reading HOW MONA DANCES A COUNTRY DANCE BEFORE A HYPERCRITICAL AUDIENCE--AND HOW MORE EYES THAN SHE WOTS OF MARK HER PERFORMANCE.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I hope you have had a nice walk?" says Violet, politely, drawing her skirts aside to make room for Mona, who had just come in.