Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

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

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

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

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading She made him a little bow.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Nora, who had had a very busy day, was leaning back in her chair, well content though a little fatigued.

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

From this reading Nora, who had had a very busy day, was leaning back in her chair, well content though a little fatigued.

in a charming manner

From this reading "While I think of it," he said, "let me thank you for playing hostess so charmingly the other night."

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Nora, who had had a very busy day, was leaning back in her chair, well content though a little fatigued.

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

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Nora, who had had a very busy day, was leaning back in her chair, well content though a little fatigued.

-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading Dartrey, who had forgotten his lunch in the stress of work, was devoting himself to the muffins.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading Nora, who had had a very busy day, was leaning back in her chair, well content though a little fatigued.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "While I think of it," he said, "let me thank you for playing hostess so charmingly the other night."

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Dartrey, who had forgotten his lunch in the stress of work, was devoting himself to the muffins.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

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

From this reading Nora, who had had a very busy day, was leaning back in her chair, well content though a little fatigued.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "While I think of it," he said, "let me thank you for playing hostess so charmingly the other night."

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

From this reading Nora, who had had a very busy day, was leaning back in her chair, well content though a little fatigued.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She made him a little bow.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Dartrey, who had forgotten his lunch in the stress of work, was devoting himself to the muffins.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

a woman host

From this reading "While I think of it," he said, "let me thank you for playing hostess so charmingly the other night."

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

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

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

From this reading "While I think of it," he said, "let me thank you for playing hostess so charmingly the other night."

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

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "While I think of it," he said, "let me thank you for playing hostess so charmingly the other night."

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Nora, who had had a very busy day, was leaning back in her chair, well content though a little fatigued.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "While I think of it," he said, "let me thank you for playing hostess so charmingly the other night."

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

From this reading Nora, who had had a very busy day, was leaning back in her chair, well content though a little fatigued.

take the midday meal

From this reading Dartrey, who had forgotten his lunch in the stress of work, was devoting himself to the muffins.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She made him a little bow.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "While I think of it," he said, "let me thank you for playing hostess so charmingly the other night."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

plural of “muffin” — a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan

From this reading Dartrey, who had forgotten his lunch in the stress of work, was devoting himself to the muffins.

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

From this reading "While I think of it," he said, "let me thank you for playing hostess so charmingly the other night."

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

From this reading Nora, who had had a very busy day, was leaning back in her chair, well content though a little fatigued.

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

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "While I think of it," he said, "let me thank you for playing hostess so charmingly the other night."

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading "While I think of it," he said, "let me thank you for playing hostess so charmingly the other night."

past form of “rejuvenate” — cause (a stream or river) to erode, as by an uplift of the land

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "While I think of it," he said, "let me thank you for playing hostess so charmingly the other night."

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

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

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

From this reading She made him a little bow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "While I think of it," he said, "let me thank you for playing hostess so charmingly the other night."

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading Dartrey, who had forgotten his lunch in the stress of work, was devoting himself to the muffins.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

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

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "While I think of it," he said, "let me thank you for playing hostess so charmingly the other night."

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

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "While I think of it," he said, "let me thank you for playing hostess so charmingly the other night."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Nora, who had had a very busy day, was leaning back in her chair, well content though a little fatigued.

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

From this reading Dartrey, who had forgotten his lunch in the stress of work, was devoting himself to the muffins.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

precisely as stated

From this reading Nora, who had had a very busy day, was leaning back in her chair, well content though a little fatigued.

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

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Nora, who had had a very busy day, was leaning back in her chair, well content though a little fatigued.

a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

during the time that

From this reading "While I think of it," he said, "let me thank you for playing hostess so charmingly the other night."

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

which person or people

From this reading Nora, who had had a very busy day, was leaning back in her chair, well content though a little fatigued.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Dartrey, who had forgotten his lunch in the stress of work, was devoting himself to the muffins.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "While I think of it," he said, "let me thank you for playing hostess so charmingly the other night."