Chapter III

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

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “What does she say about Grace and Mr. Glenham?” was the first propounded.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

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

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

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

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

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

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Seldom was it that her ladyship saw fit to honor the lesser lights of the regiment with letters written in her august hand.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

only a very short time before

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

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

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

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

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

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

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

the act of departing

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

assign a name or title to

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

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

From this reading “What does she say about Grace and Mr. Glenham?” was the first propounded.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

being one more than seven

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

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

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

marked by eager anticipation

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

start firing a weapon

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Seldom was it that her ladyship saw fit to honor the lesser lights of the regiment with letters written in her august hand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

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

From this reading “What does she say about Grace and Mr. Glenham?” was the first propounded.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading “What does she say about Grace and Mr. Glenham?” was the first propounded.

press or grind with a crushing noise

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

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

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Seldom was it that her ladyship saw fit to honor the lesser lights of the regiment with letters written in her august hand.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

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

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

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

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Seldom was it that her ladyship saw fit to honor the lesser lights of the regiment with letters written in her august hand.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

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

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Seldom was it that her ladyship saw fit to honor the lesser lights of the regiment with letters written in her august hand.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading Seldom was it that her ladyship saw fit to honor the lesser lights of the regiment with letters written in her august hand.

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

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

of less size or importance

From this reading Seldom was it that her ladyship saw fit to honor the lesser lights of the regiment with letters written in her august hand.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

the literary culture

From this reading Seldom was it that her ladyship saw fit to honor the lesser lights of the regiment with letters written in her august hand.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Seldom was it that her ladyship saw fit to honor the lesser lights of the regiment with letters written in her august hand.

small in range or scope

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “What does she say about Grace and Mr. Glenham?” was the first propounded.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

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

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

not any; not one

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

not one, and not any

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

euphemisms for “fat”

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

a town in central Arizona

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

past form of “propound” — put forward, as of an idea

From this reading “What does she say about Grace and Mr. Glenham?” was the first propounded.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

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

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Seldom was it that her ladyship saw fit to honor the lesser lights of the regiment with letters written in her august hand.

-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

plural of “satellite” — man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

cut with a saw

From this reading Seldom was it that her ladyship saw fit to honor the lesser lights of the regiment with letters written in her august hand.

express in words

From this reading “What does she say about Grace and Mr. Glenham?” was the first propounded.

not often

From this reading Seldom was it that her ladyship saw fit to honor the lesser lights of the regiment with letters written in her august hand.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

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

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

a sum of money allotted on a regular basis; usually for some specific purpose

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Seldom was it that her ladyship saw fit to honor the lesser lights of the regiment with letters written in her august hand.

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

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

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

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

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

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

not encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

except if; if not

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

up to a particular time

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

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

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

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

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What does she say about Grace and Mr. Glenham?” was the first propounded.

at the time that

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

which person or people

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Wilkins was rich in metaphor, but limited in elegance, and from the first had made an unfavorable impression on the new colonel’s wife; but none the less was Mrs. Wilkins eager to hear the purport of her ladyship’s communication, and so postponed her departure for tea, barely restraining her impatience until Mrs. Raymond had finished the eight closely-written pages and looked up, expectant of question.

United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)

From this reading “Never indeed,” said Mrs. Wilkins, who was not one of her ladyship’s satellites, “unless she has an axe to grind or wants chestnuts pulled out of the fire.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Big with importance was Mrs. Captain Raymond when the mail from Prescott finally came in on this hot September evening and there was placed in her hands a letter from no less a personage than “Lady Pelham,” as the —th was accustomed to designate the portly matron who shared the joys, sorrows, name, and much more than shared the stipend of the jolly colonel.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Seldom was it that her ladyship saw fit to honor the lesser lights of the regiment with letters written in her august hand.