Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The two ladies were quite alone, though Maude declared gaily that she had had crowds of people that afternoon.

a deep yellow color

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

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

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

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

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

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

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

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

From this reading “You generally come so late, Mr. Lowther,” she said.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading The two ladies were quite alone, though Maude declared gaily that she had had crowds of people that afternoon.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

lively and spirited

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The two ladies were quite alone, though Maude declared gaily that she had had crowds of people that afternoon.

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

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

plural of “entanglement” — an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim

From this reading ENTANGLEMENTS IN THE WEB.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

set up or found

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

in a gay manner

From this reading The two ladies were quite alone, though Maude declared gaily that she had had crowds of people that afternoon.

usually; as a rule

From this reading “You generally come so late, Mr. Lowther,” she said.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

the act of departing

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

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

From this reading The two ladies were quite alone, though Maude declared gaily that she had had crowds of people that afternoon.

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

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

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

From this reading ENTANGLEMENTS IN THE WEB.

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

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

From this reading The two ladies were quite alone, though Maude declared gaily that she had had crowds of people that afternoon.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading “You generally come so late, Mr. Lowther,” she said.

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

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

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

From this reading The two ladies were quite alone, though Maude declared gaily that she had had crowds of people that afternoon.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “You generally come so late, Mr. Lowther,” she said.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

on one occasion

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The two ladies were quite alone, though Maude declared gaily that she had had crowds of people that afternoon.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The two ladies were quite alone, though Maude declared gaily that she had had crowds of people that afternoon.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You generally come so late, Mr. Lowther,” she said.

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

From this reading The two ladies were quite alone, though Maude declared gaily that she had had crowds of people that afternoon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “You generally come so late, Mr. Lowther,” she said.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

past form of “stucco” — decorate with stucco work

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The two ladies were quite alone, though Maude declared gaily that she had had crowds of people that afternoon.

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

From this reading ENTANGLEMENTS IN THE WEB.

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

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The two ladies were quite alone, though Maude declared gaily that she had had crowds of people that afternoon.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

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

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

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

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

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

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two ladies were quite alone, though Maude declared gaily that she had had crowds of people that afternoon.

an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving

From this reading ENTANGLEMENTS IN THE WEB.

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

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

at the time that

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

which person or people

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

belonging to which person

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.

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

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

a late time of life

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading “Those were the Dudley Boltons whom you met going out--nice people, fresh from the wolds of Yorkshire, quite new to town, people who come once in ten years or so, when there’s an International Exhibition, or something of that kind.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You generally come so late, Mr. Lowther,” she said.

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

From this reading Harcourt Lowther, calling at the stuccoed mansion in time for Mrs. Tredethlyn’s afternoon tea, found a dark and dashing young lady comfortably established in a luxurious amber damask nest against a background of amber curtain, whose glowing tints were extremely becoming to the young lady’s clear complexion.