Chapter IX

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

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

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

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Don't you think, my dear," began Eleanor, "that we had better stop this foolishness before it goes any farther?

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

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Don't you think, my dear," began Eleanor, "that we had better stop this foolishness before it goes any farther?

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Don't you think, my dear," began Eleanor, "that we had better stop this foolishness before it goes any farther?

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

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

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

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

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

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

dearly loved

From this reading "Don't you think, my dear," began Eleanor, "that we had better stop this foolishness before it goes any farther?

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "It's not foolishness, it's very far from foolishness," declared the girl.

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

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

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

From this reading "Don't you think, my dear," began Eleanor, "that we had better stop this foolishness before it goes any farther?

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

From this reading "Don't you think, my dear," began Eleanor, "that we had better stop this foolishness before it goes any farther?

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "It's not foolishness, it's very far from foolishness," declared the girl.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading "Don't you think, my dear," began Eleanor, "that we had better stop this foolishness before it goes any farther?

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading "Don't you think, my dear," began Eleanor, "that we had better stop this foolishness before it goes any farther?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "It's not foolishness, it's very far from foolishness," declared the girl.

a young female

From this reading "It's not foolishness, it's very far from foolishness," declared the girl.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading "Don't you think, my dear," began Eleanor, "that we had better stop this foolishness before it goes any farther?

a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

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

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

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

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

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

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

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

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Don't you think, my dear," began Eleanor, "that we had better stop this foolishness before it goes any farther?

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

From this reading "It's not foolishness, it's very far from foolishness," declared the girl.

a room where books are kept

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

a midday meal

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Don't you think, my dear," began Eleanor, "that we had better stop this foolishness before it goes any farther?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Really, now?"

according to the clock

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

owed as a debt

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading "You promised to respect my wishes, Mrs. Baxter."

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Really, now?"

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

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

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading "You promised to respect my wishes, Mrs. Baxter."

hidden from general view or use

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

for a short time

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading "Don't you think, my dear," began Eleanor, "that we had better stop this foolishness before it goes any farther?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Don't you think, my dear," began Eleanor, "that we had better stop this foolishness before it goes any farther?

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

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Don't you think, my dear," began Eleanor, "that we had better stop this foolishness before it goes any farther?

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

From this reading "Don't you think, my dear," began Eleanor, "that we had better stop this foolishness before it goes any farther?

having intellectual depth

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

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

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

precisely as stated

From this reading "It's not foolishness, it's very far from foolishness," declared the girl.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Don't you think, my dear," began Eleanor, "that we had better stop this foolishness before it goes any farther?

which person or people

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading "You promised to respect my wishes, Mrs. Baxter."

in the company of; together with

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

but in spite of that

From this reading A FACE IN THE GLASS Shortly before one o'clock the chiming gong for luncheon resounded pleasantly through the big house and Mrs. Baxter, with thoughtful consideration, came to the library for Betty, who, owing to her secluded dinner the evening before and her breakfast in bed, had not yet met the relatives.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Don't you think, my dear," began Eleanor, "that we had better stop this foolishness before it goes any farther?