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 At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.

later than; following

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

(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 At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

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

From this reading At four o'clock the mistresses met once more for tea, a free meal this time, supplemented by an occasional cake which one of the fifteen provided for the general good.

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

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

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

From this reading At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading At four o'clock the mistresses met once more for tea, a free meal this time, supplemented by an occasional cake which one of the fifteen provided for the general good.

the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

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

From this reading At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

unvarying in nature

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

apart from; not including

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

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

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading At four o'clock the mistresses met once more for tea, a free meal this time, supplemented by an occasional cake which one of the fifteen provided for the general good.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading At four o'clock the mistresses met once more for tea, a free meal this time, supplemented by an occasional cake which one of the fifteen provided for the general good.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading At four o'clock the mistresses met once more for tea, a free meal this time, supplemented by an occasional cake which one of the fifteen provided for the general good.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading At four o'clock the mistresses met once more for tea, a free meal this time, supplemented by an occasional cake which one of the fifteen provided for the general good.

past form of “gulp” — to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

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

From this reading At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

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

From this reading At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

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

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.

inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading At four o'clock the mistresses met once more for tea, a free meal this time, supplemented by an occasional cake which one of the fifteen provided for the general good.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading At four o'clock the mistresses met once more for tea, a free meal this time, supplemented by an occasional cake which one of the fifteen provided for the general good.

characterized by method and orderliness

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

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

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.

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

From this reading At four o'clock the mistresses met once more for tea, a free meal this time, supplemented by an occasional cake which one of the fifteen provided for the general good.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.

not any; not one

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

according to the clock

From this reading At four o'clock the mistresses met once more for tea, a free meal this time, supplemented by an occasional cake which one of the fifteen provided for the general good.

occurring from time to time

From this reading At four o'clock the mistresses met once more for tea, a free meal this time, supplemented by an occasional cake which one of the fifteen provided for the general good.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

on one occasion

From this reading At four o'clock the mistresses met once more for tea, a free meal this time, supplemented by an occasional cake which one of the fifteen provided for the general good.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

above and across; more than

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading At four o'clock the mistresses met once more for tea, a free meal this time, supplemented by an occasional cake which one of the fifteen provided for the general good.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

British colonial financier and statesman in South Africa

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.

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

From this reading At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

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

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

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

From this reading At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

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

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

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

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.

past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient

From this reading At four o'clock the mistresses met once more for tea, a free meal this time, supplemented by an occasional cake which one of the fifteen provided for the general good.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading At four o'clock the mistresses met once more for tea, a free meal this time, supplemented by an occasional cake which one of the fifteen provided for the general good.

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

From this reading At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

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

From this reading At four o'clock the mistresses met once more for tea, a free meal this time, supplemented by an occasional cake which one of the fifteen provided for the general good.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.

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

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

up to a particular time

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.

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

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

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

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading At the end of six weeks Claire felt as though she had been a High School-mistress all her life.

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

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

at the time that

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.

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

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

which person or people

From this reading The regular methodical days, in which every hour was mapped out, had a deadening effect on one who had been used to constant variety, and except for a difference in the arrangement of classes there seemed no distinction between one and the other.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Every morning after breakfast she started forth with Miss Rhodes, by foot if the weather were fine, by Tube if wet; every mid-day she dined in the Staff-Room with the fifteen other mistresses, and gulped down a cup of chicory coffee.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading She was a machine wound up to work steadily from Monday morning until Friday night, and absurdly ready to run down when the time was over.