Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

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

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

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

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

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

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

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

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

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From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

lacking funds

From this reading But as soon as he had picked up the new, the blue volume he broke out into a frank "Dear, dear!"

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

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as soon as he had picked up the new, the blue volume he broke out into a frank "Dear, dear!"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

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

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

dearly loved

From this reading But as soon as he had picked up the new, the blue volume he broke out into a frank "Dear, dear!"

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

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

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

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

a boy or man

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading But as soon as he had picked up the new, the blue volume he broke out into a frank "Dear, dear!"

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

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

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Have you read that too?"

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

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

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

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

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

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But as soon as he had picked up the new, the blue volume he broke out into a frank "Dear, dear!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

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

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

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

From this reading But as soon as he had picked up the new, the blue volume he broke out into a frank "Dear, dear!"

immediately following in time or order

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

held or filled or in use

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But as soon as he had picked up the new, the blue volume he broke out into a frank "Dear, dear!"

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading But as soon as he had picked up the new, the blue volume he broke out into a frank "Dear, dear!"

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

one of four equal parts

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

censure severely or angrily

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

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

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

in the near future

From this reading But as soon as he had picked up the new, the blue volume he broke out into a frank "Dear, dear!"

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

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

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

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

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

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

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Have you read that too?"

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

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading But as soon as he had picked up the new, the blue volume he broke out into a frank "Dear, dear!"

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

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

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

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

which person or people

From this reading It was in fact Mrs. Blessingbourne, who had under her arm the book she had gone up for--a pair of covers showing this time a pretty, a candid blue.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Mrs. Dyott meanwhile, as a contribution to so much amenity, mentioned to Maud that her fellow guest wished to scold her for the books she read--a statement met by this friend with the remark that he must first be sure about them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was followed next minute by the servant, who brought in tea, the consumption of which, with the passage of greetings, inquiries and other light civilities between the two visitors, occupied a quarter of an hour.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Have you read that too?"