Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

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

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

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

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

plural of “chord” — a straight line connecting two points on a curve

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

form the substance of

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

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

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading They sat opposite to each other upon two low seats, and Lady Locke drove sideways.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They sat opposite to each other upon two low seats, and Lady Locke drove sideways.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

of or relating to or suggestive of flowers

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

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

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

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

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

of or relating to or in the manner of George Frederick Handel

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

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

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

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

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

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

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

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

From this reading Is it part of the system?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Is it part of the system?"

inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

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

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading They sat opposite to each other upon two low seats, and Lady Locke drove sideways.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading They sat opposite to each other upon two low seats, and Lady Locke drove sideways.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They sat opposite to each other upon two low seats, and Lady Locke drove sideways.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Is it part of the system?"

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

on the contrary

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

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

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

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

From this reading They sat opposite to each other upon two low seats, and Lady Locke drove sideways.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading They sat opposite to each other upon two low seats, and Lady Locke drove sideways.

serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.

with one side forward or to the front

From this reading They sat opposite to each other upon two low seats, and Lady Locke drove sideways.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

the act of perceiving the odor of something

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Is it part of the system?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

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

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They sat opposite to each other upon two low seats, and Lady Locke drove sideways.

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

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

plural of “tub” — a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading As they jogged along down the dusty country road, between the sweet smelling flowery banks, Madame Valtesi said-- "Do governesses always drive in tubs?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They sat opposite to each other upon two low seats, and Lady Locke drove sideways.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They sat opposite to each other upon two low seats, and Lady Locke drove sideways.

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

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

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

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

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

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

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

From this reading A few moments later some simple chords, and the sound of a rather obvious sequence, followed by intensely Handelian runs, announced that Lord Reggie had begun to compose his anthem, and Madame Valtesi and Lady Locke were mounting into the governess cart, which was rather like a large hip bath on wheels.

a Caucasian

From this reading "I don't know," answered Lady Locke, looking at the hunched white figure facing her, and at the little shrewd eyes peering from beneath the shade of the big and aggressively garden hat.