Chapter XXI

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

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading "Isn't it absurd?" she said laughingly, pointing to the paper behind which Pearl Veal was ensconced in a deep chair, reading of the glories of the Duke and the house of Bumpschus.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

(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 _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

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

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

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

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

react verbally

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

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

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading "Isn't it absurd?" she said laughingly, pointing to the paper behind which Pearl Veal was ensconced in a deep chair, reading of the glories of the Duke and the house of Bumpschus.

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From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "Isn't it absurd?" she said laughingly, pointing to the paper behind which Pearl Veal was ensconced in a deep chair, reading of the glories of the Duke and the house of Bumpschus.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

becoming infected

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

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

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading "Isn't it absurd?" she said laughingly, pointing to the paper behind which Pearl Veal was ensconced in a deep chair, reading of the glories of the Duke and the house of Bumpschus.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly

From this reading "Isn't it absurd?" she said laughingly, pointing to the paper behind which Pearl Veal was ensconced in a deep chair, reading of the glories of the Duke and the house of Bumpschus.

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

From this reading The equanimity with which Mrs. Radigan received the news was most surprising.

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

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

the state of being excluded

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

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

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

plural of “glory” — a state of high honor

From this reading "Isn't it absurd?" she said laughingly, pointing to the paper behind which Pearl Veal was ensconced in a deep chair, reading of the glories of the Duke and the house of Bumpschus.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

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

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

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

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

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

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

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

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

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

From this reading "Isn't it absurd?" she said laughingly, pointing to the paper behind which Pearl Veal was ensconced in a deep chair, reading of the glories of the Duke and the house of Bumpschus.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Isn't it absurd?" she said laughingly, pointing to the paper behind which Pearl Veal was ensconced in a deep chair, reading of the glories of the Duke and the house of Bumpschus.

and nothing more

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

with laughter; while laughing

From this reading "Isn't it absurd?" she said laughingly, pointing to the paper behind which Pearl Veal was ensconced in a deep chair, reading of the glories of the Duke and the house of Bumpschus.

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

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

a room where books are kept

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

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

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The equanimity with which Mrs. Radigan received the news was most surprising.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The equanimity with which Mrs. Radigan received the news was most surprising.

a port city in southeastern Wales

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

information about recent and important events

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

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

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading "Isn't it absurd?" she said laughingly, pointing to the paper behind which Pearl Veal was ensconced in a deep chair, reading of the glories of the Duke and the house of Bumpschus.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

past form of “photograph” — record on photographic film

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "Isn't it absurd?" she said laughingly, pointing to the paper behind which Pearl Veal was ensconced in a deep chair, reading of the glories of the Duke and the house of Bumpschus.

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

From this reading The equanimity with which Mrs. Radigan received the news was most surprising.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading "Isn't it absurd?" she said laughingly, pointing to the paper behind which Pearl Veal was ensconced in a deep chair, reading of the glories of the Duke and the house of Bumpschus.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The equanimity with which Mrs. Radigan received the news was most surprising.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Isn't it absurd?" she said laughingly, pointing to the paper behind which Pearl Veal was ensconced in a deep chair, reading of the glories of the Duke and the house of Bumpschus.

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

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

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

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading The equanimity with which Mrs. Radigan received the news was most surprising.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

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

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

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

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

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

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

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

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

emotionally upset

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

meat from a calf

From this reading "Isn't it absurd?" she said laughingly, pointing to the paper behind which Pearl Veal was ensconced in a deep chair, reading of the glories of the Duke and the house of Bumpschus.

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

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

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

From this reading _Pearl Veal's Answer to the Duke of Nocastle_ The engagement of Miss Bumpschus to the Duke of Nocastle was announced in this morning's papers almost to the exclusion of all other news.

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

From this reading There were pictures of Ethel looking like an Oriental beauty, of the little Duke, magnificent in the uniform of the Guards, of the Bumpschus house in town and the Newport villa; of Leeking Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fitznits--indeed, of everything in the lives of the high contracting parties that could be photographed.

at the time that

From this reading I had expected to find her completely unstrung when I called this afternoon, but instead she was in the library, just back from a drive, and making tea.

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

From this reading The equanimity with which Mrs. Radigan received the news was most surprising.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The equanimity with which Mrs. Radigan received the news was most surprising.