Chapter XXV · The Bottle of Chloroform

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

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading “Why this is a palace, kid,” she said, and regarded Thalia with reluctant admiration.

feel admiration for

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “You know how to do it all right, better than poor ‘Flush.’”

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

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

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

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “And how is the elegant ‘Flush’?” asked Thalia coolly.

(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 “You know how to do it all right, better than poor ‘Flush.’”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

in a composed and unconcerned manner

From this reading “And how is the elegant ‘Flush’?” asked Thalia coolly.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

delicately beautiful

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “You know how to do it all right, better than poor ‘Flush.’”

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From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

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From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading “And how is the elegant ‘Flush’?” asked Thalia coolly.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading “You know how to do it all right, better than poor ‘Flush.’”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

a young female

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

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

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

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From this reading “You know how to do it all right, better than poor ‘Flush.’”

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

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

From this reading “Why this is a palace, kid,” she said, and regarded Thalia with reluctant admiration.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “You know how to do it all right, better than poor ‘Flush.’”

tell false information to for fun

From this reading “Why this is a palace, kid,” she said, and regarded Thalia with reluctant admiration.

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

From this reading “You know how to do it all right, better than poor ‘Flush.’”

immediately past

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

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

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

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From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

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From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading “Why this is a palace, kid,” she said, and regarded Thalia with reluctant admiration.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “You know how to do it all right, better than poor ‘Flush.’”

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading “Why this is a palace, kid,” she said, and regarded Thalia with reluctant admiration.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading “Why this is a palace, kid,” she said, and regarded Thalia with reluctant admiration.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “You know how to do it all right, better than poor ‘Flush.’”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Why this is a palace, kid,” she said, and regarded Thalia with reluctant admiration.

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

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

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

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

(Greek mythology) the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “You know how to do it all right, better than poor ‘Flush.’”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

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

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

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

From this reading “Why this is a palace, kid,” she said, and regarded Thalia with reluctant admiration.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

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

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

someone who visits

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

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

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

at the time that

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

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

From this reading The girl looked ill and tired, but she was not so far from human that she could not stand and admire the dainty drawing-room into which Thalia showed her, her servant having gone home for the night.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why this is a palace, kid,” she said, and regarded Thalia with reluctant admiration.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Why this is a palace, kid,” she said, and regarded Thalia with reluctant admiration.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Thalia Drummond was writing a letter when her visitor arrived, and of the many people whom Thalia expected to call, Millie Macroy was the last.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You know how to do it all right, better than poor ‘Flush.’”