used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Stephen thought he had never beheld two young women so little entertaining as the two Misses Atholl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
Atholl
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From this reading Stephen thought he had never beheld two young women so little entertaining as the two Misses Atholl.
Atholls
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From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Stephen thought he had never beheld two young women so little entertaining as the two Misses Atholl.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
Buxton
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From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
carefully weighed
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Stephen thought he had never beheld two young women so little entertaining as the two Misses Atholl.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
fanaticaladjectiveUS /fəˈnætɪkəl/
marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
GalleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
the act of departing
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
golfersnounUS /ˈɡɑːlfərz/
plural of “golfer” — someone who plays the game of golf
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stephen thought he had never beheld two young women so little entertaining as the two Misses Atholl.
handicapnounUS /ˈhændikæp/
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stephen thought he had never beheld two young women so little entertaining as the two Misses Atholl.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Stephen thought he had never beheld two young women so little entertaining as the two Misses Atholl.
full of life and energy
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading Stephen thought he had never beheld two young women so little entertaining as the two Misses Atholl.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
Muriel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Stephen thought he had never beheld two young women so little entertaining as the two Misses Atholl.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
over-training
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
do one's shopping
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Stephen thought he had never beheld two young women so little entertaining as the two Misses Atholl.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
staleadjectiveUS /steɪl/
lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Stephen thought he had never beheld two young women so little entertaining as the two Misses Atholl.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
Tarrant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Stephen thought he had never beheld two young women so little entertaining as the two Misses Atholl.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Stephen thought he had never beheld two young women so little entertaining as the two Misses Atholl.
valuesnounUS /ˈvæljuːz/
beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
precisely as stated
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading It was like the tedious "shop" of the more fanatical golfers; and indeed at any moment Stephen expected to hear that some brave or other had a handicap of three at the Buxton Galleries, or had become stale from over-training, or ruined his form by ordinary walking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading A party selected on these lines, however suitable for the serious business of the evening, could be infinitely wearisome for the purposes of dinner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All they talked of and all that George Tarrant talked of was the dances they had been to, and were going to, and could not go to, and the comparative values of various mutual friends, considered solely as dancers.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Stephen (or Muriel) had taken care that they should be sitting together, but though she was very lively and charming, and though her talk was less restricted in range than the talk of the Atholls, Stephen began to wish intensely that he had not come.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Stephen thought he had never beheld two young women so little entertaining as the two Misses Atholl.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Stephen thought he had never beheld two young women so little entertaining as the two Misses Atholl.
