used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AND HOW A LITTLE GOSSIP WARMS THE AIR.
consider or hold as true
From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading AND HOW A LITTLE GOSSIP WARMS THE AIR.
(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 But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
badly-attended
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From this reading It is the next day, and luncheon is well over, a somewhat badly-attended meal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
Chichester
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From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is the next day, and luncheon is well over, a somewhat badly-attended meal.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
Good-morning
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From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
GOSSIPnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading AND HOW A LITTLE GOSSIP WARMS THE AIR.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
HOW
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From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
IMPLACABLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the next day, and luncheon is well over, a somewhat badly-attended meal.
isn't
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From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the next day, and luncheon is well over, a somewhat badly-attended meal.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AND HOW A LITTLE GOSSIP WARMS THE AIR.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading It is the next day, and luncheon is well over, a somewhat badly-attended meal.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
MAURICE
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From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It is the next day, and luncheon is well over, a somewhat badly-attended meal.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It is the next day, and luncheon is well over, a somewhat badly-attended meal.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
on one occasion
From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is the next day, and luncheon is well over, a somewhat badly-attended meal.
OVERTURESnounUS /ˈoʊvərtʃʊrz/
plural of “overture” — orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
REFUSESnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
term of address for a man
From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It is the next day, and luncheon is well over, a somewhat badly-attended meal.
subsidingnounUS /səbˈsaɪdɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
tea-gown
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From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
TITA
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From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
hard to endure
From this reading "I never felt so tired in my life," says Mrs. Chichester, subsiding into a lounge chair, and trying to look as if her tea-gown isn't quite new.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading HOW SIR MAURICE FEELS UNEASY; AND HOW TITA, FOR ONCE, SHOWS HERSELF IMPLACABLE, AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OVERTURES OF PEACE.
WARMSverbUS /wɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “warm” — get warm or warmer
From this reading AND HOW A LITTLE GOSSIP WARMS THE AIR.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is the next day, and luncheon is well over, a somewhat badly-attended meal.
which person or people
From this reading But now all have managed to scramble downstairs, and the terrace is full of people who are saying "Good-morning" to each other at four o'clock in the afternoon.
