Chapter VII

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

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She had been too full of what their host himself would say and do--about the flying.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

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

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

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

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Gwenna, as usual, hadn't wasted any thoughts over this.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

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

From this reading Gwenna, as usual, hadn't wasted any thoughts over this.

the residue that remains when something is burned

From this reading "A mixture of chaos and comfy chairs, I expect; ash everywhere, and _beastly_ cakes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

a man who has never been married

From this reading (I know these bachelor tea-parties.) That," Leslie said, "is what his 'place' will be like."

possessive form of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

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

From this reading (I know these bachelor tea-parties.) That," Leslie said, "is what his 'place' will be like."

(informal) very unpleasant

From this reading "A mixture of chaos and comfy chairs, I expect; ash everywhere, and _beastly_ cakes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been too full of what their host himself would say and do--about the flying.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading "A mixture of chaos and comfy chairs, I expect; ash everywhere, and _beastly_ cakes.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "A mixture of chaos and comfy chairs, I expect; ash everywhere, and _beastly_ cakes.

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading "A mixture of chaos and comfy chairs, I expect; ash everywhere, and _beastly_ cakes.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading "A mixture of chaos and comfy chairs, I expect; ash everywhere, and _beastly_ cakes.

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

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She had been too full of what their host himself would say and do--about the flying.

to or in any or all places

From this reading "A mixture of chaos and comfy chairs, I expect; ash everywhere, and _beastly_ cakes.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "A mixture of chaos and comfy chairs, I expect; ash everywhere, and _beastly_ cakes.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

moving swiftly

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading She had been too full of what their host himself would say and do--about the flying.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

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

From this reading Gwenna, as usual, hadn't wasted any thoughts over this.

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

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

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

From this reading She had been too full of what their host himself would say and do--about the flying.

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

From this reading Gwenna, as usual, hadn't wasted any thoughts over this.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading She had been too full of what their host himself would say and do--about the flying.

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

From this reading (I know these bachelor tea-parties.) That," Leslie said, "is what his 'place' will be like."

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading She had been too full of what their host himself would say and do--about the flying.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "A mixture of chaos and comfy chairs, I expect; ash everywhere, and _beastly_ cakes.

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

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

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

From this reading (I know these bachelor tea-parties.) That," Leslie said, "is what his 'place' will be like."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading (I know these bachelor tea-parties.) That," Leslie said, "is what his 'place' will be like."

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

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading (I know these bachelor tea-parties.) That," Leslie said, "is what his 'place' will be like."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading "A mixture of chaos and comfy chairs, I expect; ash everywhere, and _beastly_ cakes.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

above and across; more than

From this reading Gwenna, as usual, hadn't wasted any thoughts over this.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading (I know these bachelor tea-parties.) That," Leslie said, "is what his 'place' will be like."

express in words

From this reading She had been too full of what their host himself would say and do--about the flying.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

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

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

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

From this reading (I know these bachelor tea-parties.) That," Leslie said, "is what his 'place' will be like."

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

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

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

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She had been too full of what their host himself would say and do--about the flying.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading (I know these bachelor tea-parties.) That," Leslie said, "is what his 'place' will be like."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

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

From this reading Gwenna, as usual, hadn't wasted any thoughts over this.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Gwenna, as usual, hadn't wasted any thoughts over this.

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

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She had been too full of what their host himself would say and do--about the flying.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Gwenna, as usual, hadn't wasted any thoughts over this.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading Gwenna, as usual, hadn't wasted any thoughts over this.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

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

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading (I know these bachelor tea-parties.) That," Leslie said, "is what his 'place' will be like."

at the time that

From this reading A BACHELOR'S TEA-PARTY The first of a series of "things that got in the way" of Gwenna's making an appointment to go flying occurred on that Sunday afternoon, when Leslie and she were to have tea at Paul Dampier's place.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading (I know these bachelor tea-parties.) That," Leslie said, "is what his 'place' will be like."

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

From this reading She had been too full of what their host himself would say and do--about the flying.