Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

in an admirable manner

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Sir Hugh Elcombe's dinners were always smart gatherings.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

cause to be bored

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

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From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

in a dainty and fastidious manner

From this reading The table was set with Georgian silver and decorated daintily with flowers, while several of the women wore splendid jewels.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading The table was set with Georgian silver and decorated daintily with flowers, while several of the women wore splendid jewels.

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From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Sir Hugh Elcombe's dinners were always smart gatherings.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

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From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

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From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

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From this reading Sir Hugh Elcombe's dinners were always smart gatherings.

a town in north central Oklahoma

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

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From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The table was set with Georgian silver and decorated daintily with flowers, while several of the women wore splendid jewels.

easily broken or damaged or destroyed

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Sir Hugh Elcombe's dinners were always smart gatherings.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

a native or resident of the American state of Georgia

From this reading The table was set with Georgian silver and decorated daintily with flowers, while several of the women wore splendid jewels.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

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

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

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From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

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

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

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

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

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From this reading Sir Hugh Elcombe's dinners were always smart gatherings.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading The table was set with Georgian silver and decorated daintily with flowers, while several of the women wore splendid jewels.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

immediately past

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

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

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

plural of “matrix” — (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

the force of workers available

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

decoration worn about the neck (fur piece or tight necklace) as an ornament

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The table was set with Georgian silver and decorated daintily with flowers, while several of the women wore splendid jewels.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

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From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

on the contrary

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The table was set with Georgian silver and decorated daintily with flowers, while several of the women wore splendid jewels.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The table was set with Georgian silver and decorated daintily with flowers, while several of the women wore splendid jewels.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The table was set with Georgian silver and decorated daintily with flowers, while several of the women wore splendid jewels.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Hugh Elcombe's dinners were always smart gatherings.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading Sir Hugh Elcombe's dinners were always smart gatherings.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading The table was set with Georgian silver and decorated daintily with flowers, while several of the women wore splendid jewels.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

a state of acute pain

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The table was set with Georgian silver and decorated daintily with flowers, while several of the women wore splendid jewels.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

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

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

precisely as stated

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

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

From this reading The table was set with Georgian silver and decorated daintily with flowers, while several of the women wore splendid jewels.

widely or fully known

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

during the time that

From this reading The table was set with Georgian silver and decorated daintily with flowers, while several of the women wore splendid jewels.

which person or people

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

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

From this reading Among the guests was Walter Fetherston, whom the general had at last induced to visit him, and he had taken in Enid, who looked superb in a cream décolleté gown, and who wore round her throat a necklet of turquoise matrices, admirably suited to her half-barbaric beauty.

belonging to which person

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The table was set with Georgian silver and decorated daintily with flowers, while several of the women wore splendid jewels.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading At the head sat Lady Elcombe, a quiet, rather fragile, calm-faced woman in black, whose countenance bore traces of long suffering, but whose smile was very sweet.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading IN WHICH ENID ORLEBAR IS PUZZLED THAT night, around the general's dinner-table in Hill Street, a dozen or so well-known men and women were assembled.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading The table was set with Georgian silver and decorated daintily with flowers, while several of the women wore splendid jewels.