Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A still September afternoon, lightly charged with autumn mists, lay gently on the hollows of the park.

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

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading A still September afternoon, lightly charged with autumn mists, lay gently on the hollows of the park.

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From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading A still September afternoon, lightly charged with autumn mists, lay gently on the hollows of the park.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "My dear, you don't mean to say you have had her here for ten days?"

dearly loved

From this reading "My dear, you don't mean to say you have had her here for ten days?"

characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

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From this reading "My dear, you don't mean to say you have had her here for ten days?"

put on clothes

From this reading Betty was in her liveliest mood and her gayest dress.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "My dear, you don't mean to say you have had her here for ten days?"

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From this reading Her hat, a marvel in poppies, was perched high upon no less ingenious waves and frettings of hair.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

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From this reading Betty was in her liveliest mood and her gayest dress.

in a gradual manner

From this reading A still September afternoon, lightly charged with autumn mists, lay gently on the hollows of the park.

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

From this reading "My dear, you don't mean to say you have had her here for ten days?"

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Her hat, a marvel in poppies, was perched high upon no less ingenious waves and frettings of hair.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Her hat, a marvel in poppies, was perched high upon no less ingenious waves and frettings of hair.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "My dear, you don't mean to say you have had her here for ten days?"

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

From this reading "My dear, you don't mean to say you have had her here for ten days?"

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "My dear, you don't mean to say you have had her here for ten days?"

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Her hat, a marvel in poppies, was perched high upon no less ingenious waves and frettings of hair.

plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something

From this reading A still September afternoon, lightly charged with autumn mists, lay gently on the hollows of the park.

a woman host

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

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

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading Her hat, a marvel in poppies, was perched high upon no less ingenious waves and frettings of hair.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

and nothing more

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A still September afternoon, lightly charged with autumn mists, lay gently on the hollows of the park.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Her hat, a marvel in poppies, was perched high upon no less ingenious waves and frettings of hair.

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

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

without good reason

From this reading A still September afternoon, lightly charged with autumn mists, lay gently on the hollows of the park.

superlative of “lively” — full of life and energy

From this reading Betty was in her liveliest mood and her gayest dress.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

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

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

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

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

be amazed at

From this reading Her hat, a marvel in poppies, was perched high upon no less ingenious waves and frettings of hair.

a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "My dear, you don't mean to say you have had her here for ten days?"

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading A still September afternoon, lightly charged with autumn mists, lay gently on the hollows of the park.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Betty was in her liveliest mood and her gayest dress.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My dear, you don't mean to say you have had her here for ten days?"

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

not any; not one

From this reading Her hat, a marvel in poppies, was perched high upon no less ingenious waves and frettings of hair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A still September afternoon, lightly charged with autumn mists, lay gently on the hollows of the park.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading A still September afternoon, lightly charged with autumn mists, lay gently on the hollows of the park.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading Her hat, a marvel in poppies, was perched high upon no less ingenious waves and frettings of hair.

plural of “poppy” — annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

From this reading Her hat, a marvel in poppies, was perched high upon no less ingenious waves and frettings of hair.

express in words

From this reading "My dear, you don't mean to say you have had her here for ten days?"

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading A still September afternoon, lightly charged with autumn mists, lay gently on the hollows of the park.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

not in physical motion

From this reading A still September afternoon, lightly charged with autumn mists, lay gently on the hollows of the park.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

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

From this reading "My dear, you don't mean to say you have had her here for ten days?"

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

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

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

From this reading "My dear, you don't mean to say you have had her here for ten days?"

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Her hat, a marvel in poppies, was perched high upon no less ingenious waves and frettings of hair.

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

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Her hat, a marvel in poppies, was perched high upon no less ingenious waves and frettings of hair.

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

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

which person or people

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The speaker was Betty Leven, who had just arrived at Maxwell Court, and was sitting with her hostess under the cedars in front of the magnificent Caroline mansion, which it was the never-ending task of Marcella's life to bring somehow into a democratic scheme of things.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My dear, you don't mean to say you have had her here for ten days?"