Chapter XIX

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

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

possessive form of “allen” — United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading Before going on to Miss Allen’s hotel he dropped into a florist’s and ordered a great sheaf of flowers to be sent to Lady Kean.

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

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

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

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

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

From this reading Before going on to Miss Allen’s hotel he dropped into a florist’s and ordered a great sheaf of flowers to be sent to Lady Kean.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Fayre, observing his native pomposity for the first time, realized how complete his collapse had been and liked him the better for it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before going on to Miss Allen’s hotel he dropped into a florist’s and ordered a great sheaf of flowers to be sent to Lady Kean.

(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 Fayre, observing his native pomposity for the first time, realized how complete his collapse had been and liked him the better for it.

plural of “bloom” — the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading Remembering their old days together in the country he chose simple, country flowers rather than the heavy-smelling hot-house blooms that were pressed on him by the saleswoman.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Remembering their old days together in the country he chose simple, country flowers rather than the heavy-smelling hot-house blooms that were pressed on him by the saleswoman.

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

From this reading Fayre, observing his native pomposity for the first time, realized how complete his collapse had been and liked him the better for it.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Fayre, observing his native pomposity for the first time, realized how complete his collapse had been and liked him the better for it.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Remembering their old days together in the country he chose simple, country flowers rather than the heavy-smelling hot-house blooms that were pressed on him by the saleswoman.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Remembering their old days together in the country he chose simple, country flowers rather than the heavy-smelling hot-house blooms that were pressed on him by the saleswoman.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Before going on to Miss Allen’s hotel he dropped into a florist’s and ordered a great sheaf of flowers to be sent to Lady Kean.

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From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Fayre, observing his native pomposity for the first time, realized how complete his collapse had been and liked him the better for it.

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From this reading Before going on to Miss Allen’s hotel he dropped into a florist’s and ordered a great sheaf of flowers to be sent to Lady Kean.

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

From this reading Before going on to Miss Allen’s hotel he dropped into a florist’s and ordered a great sheaf of flowers to be sent to Lady Kean.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

the act of departing

From this reading Before going on to Miss Allen’s hotel he dropped into a florist’s and ordered a great sheaf of flowers to be sent to Lady Kean.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Before going on to Miss Allen’s hotel he dropped into a florist’s and ordered a great sheaf of flowers to be sent to Lady Kean.

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

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

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From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

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

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

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

From this reading Remembering their old days together in the country he chose simple, country flowers rather than the heavy-smelling hot-house blooms that were pressed on him by the saleswoman.

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

From this reading Fayre, observing his native pomposity for the first time, realized how complete his collapse had been and liked him the better for it.

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

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

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

From this reading Remembering their old days together in the country he chose simple, country flowers rather than the heavy-smelling hot-house blooms that were pressed on him by the saleswoman.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Before going on to Miss Allen’s hotel he dropped into a florist’s and ordered a great sheaf of flowers to be sent to Lady Kean.

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

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

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

From this reading Fayre, observing his native pomposity for the first time, realized how complete his collapse had been and liked him the better for it.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

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

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Before going on to Miss Allen’s hotel he dropped into a florist’s and ordered a great sheaf of flowers to be sent to Lady Kean.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Fayre, observing his native pomposity for the first time, realized how complete his collapse had been and liked him the better for it.

English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)

From this reading Before going on to Miss Allen’s hotel he dropped into a florist’s and ordered a great sheaf of flowers to be sent to Lady Kean.

possessive form of “kean” — English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Fayre, observing his native pomposity for the first time, realized how complete his collapse had been and liked him the better for it.

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

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

kept in good condition

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

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

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Fayre, observing his native pomposity for the first time, realized how complete his collapse had been and liked him the better for it.

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

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading Fayre, observing his native pomposity for the first time, realized how complete his collapse had been and liked him the better for it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Remembering their old days together in the country he chose simple, country flowers rather than the heavy-smelling hot-house blooms that were pressed on him by the saleswoman.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Before going on to Miss Allen’s hotel he dropped into a florist’s and ordered a great sheaf of flowers to be sent to Lady Kean.

a human being

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity

From this reading Fayre, observing his native pomposity for the first time, realized how complete his collapse had been and liked him the better for it.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Remembering their old days together in the country he chose simple, country flowers rather than the heavy-smelling hot-house blooms that were pressed on him by the saleswoman.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

on the contrary

From this reading Remembering their old days together in the country he chose simple, country flowers rather than the heavy-smelling hot-house blooms that were pressed on him by the saleswoman.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Fayre, observing his native pomposity for the first time, realized how complete his collapse had been and liked him the better for it.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading Remembering their old days together in the country he chose simple, country flowers rather than the heavy-smelling hot-house blooms that were pressed on him by the saleswoman.

a woman salesperson

From this reading Remembering their old days together in the country he chose simple, country flowers rather than the heavy-smelling hot-house blooms that were pressed on him by the saleswoman.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Before going on to Miss Allen’s hotel he dropped into a florist’s and ordered a great sheaf of flowers to be sent to Lady Kean.

a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing

From this reading Before going on to Miss Allen’s hotel he dropped into a florist’s and ordered a great sheaf of flowers to be sent to Lady Kean.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Remembering their old days together in the country he chose simple, country flowers rather than the heavy-smelling hot-house blooms that were pressed on him by the saleswoman.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

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

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Remembering their old days together in the country he chose simple, country flowers rather than the heavy-smelling hot-house blooms that were pressed on him by the saleswoman.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

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

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Remembering their old days together in the country he chose simple, country flowers rather than the heavy-smelling hot-house blooms that were pressed on him by the saleswoman.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Fayre, observing his native pomposity for the first time, realized how complete his collapse had been and liked him the better for it.

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

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Remembering their old days together in the country he chose simple, country flowers rather than the heavy-smelling hot-house blooms that were pressed on him by the saleswoman.

precisely as stated

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

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

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

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

From this reading Remembering their old days together in the country he chose simple, country flowers rather than the heavy-smelling hot-house blooms that were pressed on him by the saleswoman.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

in or at the place that

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”

which person or people

From this reading That solemn functionary had recovered his professional manner and looked a different person from the harassed and very human individual who had mistaken Fayre for a Harley Street specialist on the night of his mistress’s illness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On his way to keep his appointment with Miss Allen, Fayre called at Kean’s house in Westminster, where he was assured by the butler that Lady Kean’s improvement “was maintained.”