Chapter VI

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

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

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

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

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

From this reading She had determined that she would master this art before she went adventuring further into the world that lay beyond Sophie Cornell's gate.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

(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 In the meantime all went well.

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

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading She had determined that she would master this art before she went adventuring further into the world that lay beyond Sophie Cornell's gate.

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

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

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

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She had determined that she would master this art before she went adventuring further into the world that lay beyond Sophie Cornell's gate.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading She had determined that she would master this art before she went adventuring further into the world that lay beyond Sophie Cornell's gate.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

possessive form of “cornell” — United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974)

From this reading She had determined that she would master this art before she went adventuring further into the world that lay beyond Sophie Cornell's gate.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

characterized by great determination

From this reading She had determined that she would master this art before she went adventuring further into the world that lay beyond Sophie Cornell's gate.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

apart from; not including

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

set up or found

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading She had determined that she would master this art before she went adventuring further into the world that lay beyond Sophie Cornell's gate.

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

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading She had determined that she would master this art before she went adventuring further into the world that lay beyond Sophie Cornell's gate.

with glory or in a glorious manner

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

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

From this reading She had determined that she would master this art before she went adventuring further into the world that lay beyond Sophie Cornell's gate.

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

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

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

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

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

From this reading In the meantime all went well.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

past form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She had determined that she would master this art before she went adventuring further into the world that lay beyond Sophie Cornell's gate.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

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

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She had determined that she would master this art before she went adventuring further into the world that lay beyond Sophie Cornell's gate.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading She had determined that she would master this art before she went adventuring further into the world that lay beyond Sophie Cornell's gate.

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

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime all went well.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

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

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

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

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

get by special effort

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

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

From this reading She had determined that she would master this art before she went adventuring further into the world that lay beyond Sophie Cornell's gate.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

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

From this reading She had determined that she would master this art before she went adventuring further into the world that lay beyond Sophie Cornell's gate.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

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

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

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

From this reading In the meantime all went well.

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

From this reading She had determined that she would master this art before she went adventuring further into the world that lay beyond Sophie Cornell's gate.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

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

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

writing done with a typewriter

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

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

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.

(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 In the meantime all went well.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In the meantime all went well.

at the time that

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

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

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sometimes she would arrive before ten in the morning, in time to see Sophie depart, gloriously arrayed, with the air of one due at the same garden-party as royalty.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

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

From this reading When she inspected the huge rolls of work which Sophie invariably brought back, she would sometimes wonder if the latter had indeed been to a garden-party and never put in at the office at all, except to fetch the MSS.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading She had determined that she would master this art before she went adventuring further into the world that lay beyond Sophie Cornell's gate.

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

From this reading Secure in the knowledge that Abinger was away for some weeks, that Kykie would never search for her except at meal-times, every day found Poppy spending four or five hours at her new occupation--typewriting.