Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading On his couch in the library Allerton slept till after nine, waking in a confusion which did not preclude a sense of refreshment.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

later than; following

From this reading On his couch in the library Allerton slept till after nine, waking in a confusion which did not preclude a sense of refreshment.

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From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Taking in her instructions with Gallic precision mademoiselle was already at work when Miss Tina Vanzetti paused at her door.

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

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading The door was that of a small French-paneled room, once the boudoir of the owner of the Flemish chateau, but set apart now by Madame Simone for jobs requiring deftness.

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

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

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

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

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

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading The door was that of a small French-paneled room, once the boudoir of the owner of the Flemish chateau, but set apart now by Madame Simone for jobs requiring deftness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The door was that of a small French-paneled room, once the boudoir of the owner of the Flemish chateau, but set apart now by Madame Simone for jobs requiring deftness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The door was that of a small French-paneled room, once the boudoir of the owner of the Flemish chateau, but set apart now by Madame Simone for jobs requiring deftness.

plural of “career” — the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading The door was that of a small French-paneled room, once the boudoir of the owner of the Flemish chateau, but set apart now by Madame Simone for jobs requiring deftness.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading On his couch in the library Allerton slept till after nine, waking in a confusion which did not preclude a sense of refreshment.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading On his couch in the library Allerton slept till after nine, waking in a confusion which did not preclude a sense of refreshment.

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From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

the human act of creating

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

skillful performance or ability without difficulty

From this reading The door was that of a small French-paneled room, once the boudoir of the owner of the Flemish chateau, but set apart now by Madame Simone for jobs requiring deftness.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading On his couch in the library Allerton slept till after nine, waking in a confusion which did not preclude a sense of refreshment.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Taking in her instructions with Gallic precision mademoiselle was already at work when Miss Tina Vanzetti paused at her door.

at any time

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium

From this reading The door was that of a small French-paneled room, once the boudoir of the owner of the Flemish chateau, but set apart now by Madame Simone for jobs requiring deftness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The door was that of a small French-paneled room, once the boudoir of the owner of the Flemish chateau, but set apart now by Madame Simone for jobs requiring deftness.

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

From this reading The door was that of a small French-paneled room, once the boudoir of the owner of the Flemish chateau, but set apart now by Madame Simone for jobs requiring deftness.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

of or pertaining to Gaul or the Gauls

From this reading Taking in her instructions with Gallic precision mademoiselle was already at work when Miss Tina Vanzetti paused at her door.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

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

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

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

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

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

From this reading On his couch in the library Allerton slept till after nine, waking in a confusion which did not preclude a sense of refreshment.

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

From this reading On his couch in the library Allerton slept till after nine, waking in a confusion which did not preclude a sense of refreshment.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Taking in her instructions with Gallic precision mademoiselle was already at work when Miss Tina Vanzetti paused at her door.

linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

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

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The door was that of a small French-paneled room, once the boudoir of the owner of the Flemish chateau, but set apart now by Madame Simone for jobs requiring deftness.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

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

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

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

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

a room where books are kept

From this reading On his couch in the library Allerton slept till after nine, waking in a confusion which did not preclude a sense of refreshment.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

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

From this reading Taking in her instructions with Gallic precision mademoiselle was already at work when Miss Tina Vanzetti paused at her door.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

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

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading On his couch in the library Allerton slept till after nine, waking in a confusion which did not preclude a sense of refreshment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

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

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

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

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

on one occasion

From this reading The door was that of a small French-paneled room, once the boudoir of the owner of the Flemish chateau, but set apart now by Madame Simone for jobs requiring deftness.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The door was that of a small French-paneled room, once the boudoir of the owner of the Flemish chateau, but set apart now by Madame Simone for jobs requiring deftness.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Taking in her instructions with Gallic precision mademoiselle was already at work when Miss Tina Vanzetti paused at her door.

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

From this reading Taking in her instructions with Gallic precision mademoiselle was already at work when Miss Tina Vanzetti paused at her door.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading On his couch in the library Allerton slept till after nine, waking in a confusion which did not preclude a sense of refreshment.

plural of “purchaser” — a person who buys

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

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

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading On his couch in the library Allerton slept till after nine, waking in a confusion which did not preclude a sense of refreshment.

-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading The door was that of a small French-paneled room, once the boudoir of the owner of the Flemish chateau, but set apart now by Madame Simone for jobs requiring deftness.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The door was that of a small French-paneled room, once the boudoir of the owner of the Flemish chateau, but set apart now by Madame Simone for jobs requiring deftness.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

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

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading On his couch in the library Allerton slept till after nine, waking in a confusion which did not preclude a sense of refreshment.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The door was that of a small French-paneled room, once the boudoir of the owner of the Flemish chateau, but set apart now by Madame Simone for jobs requiring deftness.

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

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading On his couch in the library Allerton slept till after nine, waking in a confusion which did not preclude a sense of refreshment.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The door was that of a small French-paneled room, once the boudoir of the owner of the Flemish chateau, but set apart now by Madame Simone for jobs requiring deftness.

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

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

required or under orders

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Taking in her instructions with Gallic precision mademoiselle was already at work when Miss Tina Vanzetti paused at her door.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

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

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

up to a particular time

From this reading On his couch in the library Allerton slept till after nine, waking in a confusion which did not preclude a sense of refreshment.

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

From this reading Taking in her instructions with Gallic precision mademoiselle was already at work when Miss Tina Vanzetti paused at her door.

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

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

United States anarchist (born in Italy) who with Nicola Sacco was convicted of murder and in spite of world-wide protest was executed (1888-1927)

From this reading Taking in her instructions with Gallic precision mademoiselle was already at work when Miss Tina Vanzetti paused at her door.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading On his couch in the library Allerton slept till after nine, waking in a confusion which did not preclude a sense of refreshment.

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

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

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

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading At the same minute Madame Simone was finishing her explanations to Mademoiselle Coucoul as to what was to be done to the seal-brown costume, which Steptoe had added to Letty's wardrobe, in order to conceal the fact that it was a model of a season old, and not the new creation its purchasers supposed.

at the time that

From this reading Taking in her instructions with Gallic precision mademoiselle was already at work when Miss Tina Vanzetti paused at her door.

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

From this reading On his couch in the library Allerton slept till after nine, waking in a confusion which did not preclude a sense of refreshment.

belonging to which person

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Taking in her instructions with Gallic precision mademoiselle was already at work when Miss Tina Vanzetti paused at her door.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Taking in her instructions with Gallic precision mademoiselle was already at work when Miss Tina Vanzetti paused at her door.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The interlacing of destinies is such that you will not be surprised to learn that the further careers of Letty Gravely, of Barbara Walbrook, of Rashleigh Allerton now turned on Mademoiselle Odette Coucoul, whose name not one of the three was ever destined to hear.