Chapter I

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

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

have an effect upon

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

in addition

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

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

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

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

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

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

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading Not that our lane hadn’t attractions of its own to offer.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

for the reason that

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

in a courageous manner

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Our lane was one in which many improbable things were wont to happen, but it somehow seemed inevitable that such things should happen there.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

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

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

fit for habitation

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

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

From this reading Not that our lane hadn’t attractions of its own to offer.

come to pass

From this reading Our lane was one in which many improbable things were wont to happen, but it somehow seemed inevitable that such things should happen there.

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

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

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

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

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

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

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

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

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

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading Our lane was one in which many improbable things were wont to happen, but it somehow seemed inevitable that such things should happen there.

an instinctive motive

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

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

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading Our lane was one in which many improbable things were wont to happen, but it somehow seemed inevitable that such things should happen there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Not that our lane hadn’t attractions of its own to offer.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

a narrow way or road

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

immediately past

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

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

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

close at hand

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

not any; not one

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that our lane hadn’t attractions of its own to offer.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Not that our lane hadn’t attractions of its own to offer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Not that our lane hadn’t attractions of its own to offer.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

cause to run

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

the act of removing

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

cut with a saw

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

express in words

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Our lane was one in which many improbable things were wont to happen, but it somehow seemed inevitable that such things should happen there.

possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Our lane was one in which many improbable things were wont to happen, but it somehow seemed inevitable that such things should happen there.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading Our lane was one in which many improbable things were wont to happen, but it somehow seemed inevitable that such things should happen there.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Our lane was one in which many improbable things were wont to happen, but it somehow seemed inevitable that such things should happen there.

fearless daring

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

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

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Our lane was one in which many improbable things were wont to happen, but it somehow seemed inevitable that such things should happen there.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

a special situation

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Our lane was one in which many improbable things were wont to happen, but it somehow seemed inevitable that such things should happen there.

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

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

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

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

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

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

not important

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

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

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

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

From this reading Our lane was one in which many improbable things were wont to happen, but it somehow seemed inevitable that such things should happen there.

at the time that

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.

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

From this reading Our lane was one in which many improbable things were wont to happen, but it somehow seemed inevitable that such things should happen there.

which person or people

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

an established custom

From this reading Our lane was one in which many improbable things were wont to happen, but it somehow seemed inevitable that such things should happen there.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading It was bright green, of a sort of felt, and bravely worn: being, no doubt, one of those that women who have many hats affect _pour le sport_.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _These Charming People_ _The Green Hat_ _“Piracy”_ _The Romantic Lady_ _The London Venture_ F. M. ATKINSON, Esquire It has occurred to the writer to call this unimportant history The Green Hat because a green hat was the first thing about her that he saw: as also it was, in a way, the last thing about her that he saw.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading I saw it for the first time (writes the Author) on the eve of my removal from one residence in London to another; although when I say residence I mean that I was, by the grace of God and at the impulse of my own temerity, removing to somewhat more habitable premises nearby from two rooms and a bathroom above a mean lane in a place called Shepherd’s Market.