Chapter XVIII · Anita’s Fright

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

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading She had been allowed to get up that afternoon and found that she could drag herself from room to room without pain or inconvenience.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading She had been allowed to get up that afternoon and found that she could drag herself from room to room without pain or inconvenience.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Mrs. Hobbs had gone home, having a husband of her own to serve, and Greta was left alone, and was glad.

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

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

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

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been allowed to get up that afternoon and found that she could drag herself from room to room without pain or inconvenience.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

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From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

possessive form of “butcher” — a retailer of meat

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

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

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

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

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading She had been allowed to get up that afternoon and found that she could drag herself from room to room without pain or inconvenience.

using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness

From this reading When Greta was her own provider, she was economical to the point of stinginess.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

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From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

set up or found

From this reading She had been allowed to get up that afternoon and found that she could drag herself from room to room without pain or inconvenience.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

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From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading She had been allowed to get up that afternoon and found that she could drag herself from room to room without pain or inconvenience.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Mrs. Hobbs had gone home, having a husband of her own to serve, and Greta was left alone, and was glad.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Mrs. Hobbs had gone home, having a husband of her own to serve, and Greta was left alone, and was glad.

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From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

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

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

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

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Mrs. Hobbs had gone home, having a husband of her own to serve, and Greta was left alone, and was glad.

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

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She had been allowed to get up that afternoon and found that she could drag herself from room to room without pain or inconvenience.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

notable English cricketer (1882-1963)

From this reading Mrs. Hobbs had gone home, having a husband of her own to serve, and Greta was left alone, and was glad.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mrs. Hobbs had gone home, having a husband of her own to serve, and Greta was left alone, and was glad.

fasten with a hook

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Hobbs had gone home, having a husband of her own to serve, and Greta was left alone, and was glad.

plural of “ice” — water frozen in the solid state

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

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

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading She had been allowed to get up that afternoon and found that she could drag herself from room to room without pain or inconvenience.

plural of “ingredient” — a component of a mixture or compound

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

close or warm friendship

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

in a languid and lethargic manner

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Mrs. Hobbs had gone home, having a husband of her own to serve, and Greta was left alone, and was glad.

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

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

a particular point in time

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

used to form the superlative

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Hobbs had gone home, having a husband of her own to serve, and Greta was left alone, and was glad.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had been allowed to get up that afternoon and found that she could drag herself from room to room without pain or inconvenience.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When Greta was her own provider, she was economical to the point of stinginess.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading She had been allowed to get up that afternoon and found that she could drag herself from room to room without pain or inconvenience.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading When Greta was her own provider, she was economical to the point of stinginess.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity

From this reading When Greta was her own provider, she was economical to the point of stinginess.

strong and sharp

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

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From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

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

From this reading She had been allowed to get up that afternoon and found that she could drag herself from room to room without pain or inconvenience.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

plural of “sausage” — highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Mrs. Hobbs had gone home, having a husband of her own to serve, and Greta was left alone, and was glad.

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

From this reading When Greta was her own provider, she was economical to the point of stinginess.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

a lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money

From this reading When Greta was her own provider, she was economical to the point of stinginess.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

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

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

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

From this reading When Greta was her own provider, she was economical to the point of stinginess.

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

From this reading She had been allowed to get up that afternoon and found that she could drag herself from room to room without pain or inconvenience.

plural of “vintage” — a season's yield of wine from a vineyard

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

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

From this reading When Greta was her own provider, she was economical to the point of stinginess.

at the time that

From this reading When Greta was her own provider, she was economical to the point of stinginess.

which person or people

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At that moment Greta Gurden’s bedroom reeked with the pungent scent of frying sausages that wafted in from the little gas-ring in her “dining hall.”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She had been allowed to get up that afternoon and found that she could drag herself from room to room without pain or inconvenience.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.

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

From this reading She, who would hesitate languidly between sole Mariner and sole à la bonne femme, who chose the most delicate and expensive of ices, and who had a pretty knowledge of the virtues of relative vintages, when she had an escort to foot the bill, could find, in the intimacy of her flat, the ingredients of complete satisfaction hanging from a hook at the local butcher’s.