Chapter VI

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

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

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

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

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

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Stanley found his hostess quite recovered, and standing by the side of a bright fire in a diminutive fireplace, for the rain had made the day a bit chilly.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Stanley found his hostess quite recovered, and standing by the side of a bright fire in a diminutive fireplace, for the rain had made the day a bit chilly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Stanley found his hostess quite recovered, and standing by the side of a bright fire in a diminutive fireplace, for the rain had made the day a bit chilly.

plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

serving as an essential component

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

unpleasantly cold

From this reading Stanley found his hostess quite recovered, and standing by the side of a bright fire in a diminutive fireplace, for the rain had made the day a bit chilly.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

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

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

express approval of

From this reading Her Ladyship had much to commend her.

place limits on (extent or amount or access)

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

recognizable; marked

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

very small

From this reading Stanley found his hostess quite recovered, and standing by the side of a bright fire in a diminutive fireplace, for the rain had made the day a bit chilly.

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

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

not to your liking

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Stanley found his hostess quite recovered, and standing by the side of a bright fire in a diminutive fireplace, for the rain had made the day a bit chilly.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Stanley found his hostess quite recovered, and standing by the side of a bright fire in a diminutive fireplace, for the rain had made the day a bit chilly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

set up or found

From this reading Stanley found his hostess quite recovered, and standing by the side of a bright fire in a diminutive fireplace, for the rain had made the day a bit chilly.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

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

From this reading Her Ladyship had much to commend her.

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

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

a woman host

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

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

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

a slight illness

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

past form of “intersperse” — place at intervals in or among

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading Her Ladyship had much to commend her.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

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

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Stanley found his hostess quite recovered, and standing by the side of a bright fire in a diminutive fireplace, for the rain had made the day a bit chilly.

engage in

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

come together

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

not able to be found

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Her Ladyship had much to commend her.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

a full supply

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

the possibility of future success

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Stanley found his hostess quite recovered, and standing by the side of a bright fire in a diminutive fireplace, for the rain had made the day a bit chilly.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Stanley found his hostess quite recovered, and standing by the side of a bright fire in a diminutive fireplace, for the rain had made the day a bit chilly.

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From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Stanley found his hostess quite recovered, and standing by the side of a bright fire in a diminutive fireplace, for the rain had made the day a bit chilly.

determined

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

of superior grade

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

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

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Stanley found his hostess quite recovered, and standing by the side of a bright fire in a diminutive fireplace, for the rain had made the day a bit chilly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

having a supporting base

From this reading Stanley found his hostess quite recovered, and standing by the side of a bright fire in a diminutive fireplace, for the rain had made the day a bit chilly.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading Stanley found his hostess quite recovered, and standing by the side of a bright fire in a diminutive fireplace, for the rain had made the day a bit chilly.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

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

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

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

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

during the time that

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

belonging to which person

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA The Secretary had stated that he had several calls to make, but they resolved themselves into one, the fact being that the day was disagreeable and the prospect of riding vast distances in hansom cabs, interspersed with short intervals of tea, not alluring.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Her house was central and large, one knew one would meet friends there, and there were plenty of nooks and corners for tete-a-tetes, while, as her circle was most select, and she received frequently, there was a fair chance that her rooms would not be crowded.

the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled

From this reading He therefore decided to confine his attentions to one hostess, and selected his missing chaperon, Lady Rainsford, whose indisposition had come so near wrecking his little dinner.