Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

later than; following

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

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

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

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

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

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

From this reading When the portrait arrived, and her own face looked out at her from the silver wrappings, she was startled by its expression.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

a shop where a variety of goods are sold

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the portrait arrived, and her own face looked out at her from the silver wrappings, she was startled by its expression.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

past form of “cull” — remove something that has been rejected

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.

at any time

From this reading It was not a look she ever saw in her mirror.

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From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading When the portrait arrived, and her own face looked out at her from the silver wrappings, she was startled by its expression.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading When the portrait arrived, and her own face looked out at her from the silver wrappings, she was startled by its expression.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.

set up or found

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

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

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

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

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.

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

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

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

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.

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

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

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

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

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

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

close or warm friendship

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not a look she ever saw in her mirror.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When the portrait arrived, and her own face looked out at her from the silver wrappings, she was startled by its expression.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.

the literary culture

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It was not a look she ever saw in her mirror.

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

From this reading When the portrait arrived, and her own face looked out at her from the silver wrappings, she was startled by its expression.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading It was not a look she ever saw in her mirror.

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

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.

not any; not one

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not a look she ever saw in her mirror.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When the portrait arrived, and her own face looked out at her from the silver wrappings, she was startled by its expression.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When the portrait arrived, and her own face looked out at her from the silver wrappings, she was startled by its expression.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

record on photographic film

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

past form of “photograph” — record on photographic film

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

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

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.

cut with a saw

From this reading It was not a look she ever saw in her mirror.

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

From this reading When the portrait arrived, and her own face looked out at her from the silver wrappings, she was startled by its expression.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

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 When the portrait arrived, and her own face looked out at her from the silver wrappings, she was startled by its expression.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading When the portrait arrived, and her own face looked out at her from the silver wrappings, she was startled by its expression.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

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

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

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

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.

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

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

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

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

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

From this reading He had mentioned in one of his letters, that among a package of illustrated papers which had reached his station, he had found one in which was an excellent photograph of Diana, passing down the steps of the Town Hall, to her motor, after opening a bazaar at Eversleigh.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

at the time that

From this reading When the portrait arrived, and her own face looked out at her from the silver wrappings, she was startled by its expression.

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

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

in the company of; together with

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

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

From this reading When the portrait arrived, and her own face looked out at her from the silver wrappings, she was startled by its expression.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading WHAT DAVID WONDERED One more episode, culled from the year's correspondence, shows the intimacy, constantly bordering on the personal, which grew up between David and Diana.

past form of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading David had written with so much pleasure of this, that Diana, realising he had no portrait of her, and knowing how her heart yearned for one of him, went up to town, and was photographed especially for him.