Chapter XXX

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

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The august afternoon was almost stifling in its sultry heat; and most of the Pevenshall idlers had taken shelter in the drawing-room.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The august afternoon was almost stifling in its sultry heat; and most of the Pevenshall idlers had taken shelter in the drawing-room.

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

From this reading The august afternoon was almost stifling in its sultry heat; and most of the Pevenshall idlers had taken shelter in the drawing-room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While Mr. O'Boyneville was parting with the dowager at the terminus, Cecil walked with Hector Gordon on the terrace at Pevenshall.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading The august afternoon was almost stifling in its sultry heat; and most of the Pevenshall idlers had taken shelter in the drawing-room.

any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

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From this reading While Mr. O'Boyneville was parting with the dowager at the terminus, Cecil walked with Hector Gordon on the terrace at Pevenshall.

growing close together but not in dense mats

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

a widow holding property received from her deceased husband

From this reading While Mr. O'Boyneville was parting with the dowager at the terminus, Cecil walked with Hector Gordon on the terrace at Pevenshall.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Cecil and Hector walked slowly up and down the terrace.

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From this reading The august afternoon was almost stifling in its sultry heat; and most of the Pevenshall idlers had taken shelter in the drawing-room.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading "HE'S SWEETEST FRIEND, OR HARDEST FOE."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "HE'S SWEETEST FRIEND, OR HARDEST FOE."

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

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From this reading While Mr. O'Boyneville was parting with the dowager at the terminus, Cecil walked with Hector Gordon on the terrace at Pevenshall.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

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

From this reading The august afternoon was almost stifling in its sultry heat; and most of the Pevenshall idlers had taken shelter in the drawing-room.

superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading "HE'S SWEETEST FRIEND, OR HARDEST FOE."

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From this reading "HE'S SWEETEST FRIEND, OR HARDEST FOE."

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The august afternoon was almost stifling in its sultry heat; and most of the Pevenshall idlers had taken shelter in the drawing-room.

(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

From this reading While Mr. O'Boyneville was parting with the dowager at the terminus, Cecil walked with Hector Gordon on the terrace at Pevenshall.

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From this reading The august afternoon was almost stifling in its sultry heat; and most of the Pevenshall idlers had taken shelter in the drawing-room.

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

From this reading The august afternoon was almost stifling in its sultry heat; and most of the Pevenshall idlers had taken shelter in the drawing-room.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The august afternoon was almost stifling in its sultry heat; and most of the Pevenshall idlers had taken shelter in the drawing-room.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The august afternoon was almost stifling in its sultry heat; and most of the Pevenshall idlers had taken shelter in the drawing-room.

a form of address for a man

From this reading While Mr. O'Boyneville was parting with the dowager at the terminus, Cecil walked with Hector Gordon on the terrace at Pevenshall.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

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

From this reading While Mr. O'Boyneville was parting with the dowager at the terminus, Cecil walked with Hector Gordon on the terrace at Pevenshall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The august afternoon was almost stifling in its sultry heat; and most of the Pevenshall idlers had taken shelter in the drawing-room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While Mr. O'Boyneville was parting with the dowager at the terminus, Cecil walked with Hector Gordon on the terrace at Pevenshall.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "HE'S SWEETEST FRIEND, OR HARDEST FOE."

the act of departing politely

From this reading While Mr. O'Boyneville was parting with the dowager at the terminus, Cecil walked with Hector Gordon on the terrace at Pevenshall.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

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

From this reading While Mr. O'Boyneville was parting with the dowager at the terminus, Cecil walked with Hector Gordon on the terrace at Pevenshall.

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

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading The august afternoon was almost stifling in its sultry heat; and most of the Pevenshall idlers had taken shelter in the drawing-room.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Cecil and Hector walked slowly up and down the terrace.

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading The august afternoon was almost stifling in its sultry heat; and most of the Pevenshall idlers had taken shelter in the drawing-room.

sexually exciting or gratifying

From this reading The august afternoon was almost stifling in its sultry heat; and most of the Pevenshall idlers had taken shelter in the drawing-room.

superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading "HE'S SWEETEST FRIEND, OR HARDEST FOE."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The august afternoon was almost stifling in its sultry heat; and most of the Pevenshall idlers had taken shelter in the drawing-room.

a place where something ends or is complete

From this reading While Mr. O'Boyneville was parting with the dowager at the terminus, Cecil walked with Hector Gordon on the terrace at Pevenshall.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading While Mr. O'Boyneville was parting with the dowager at the terminus, Cecil walked with Hector Gordon on the terrace at Pevenshall.

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

From this reading While Mr. O'Boyneville was parting with the dowager at the terminus, Cecil walked with Hector Gordon on the terrace at Pevenshall.

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

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

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

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

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

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

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

From this reading Cecil and Hector walked slowly up and down the terrace.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading While Mr. O'Boyneville was parting with the dowager at the terminus, Cecil walked with Hector Gordon on the terrace at Pevenshall.

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

From this reading While Mr. O'Boyneville was parting with the dowager at the terminus, Cecil walked with Hector Gordon on the terrace at Pevenshall.

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

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.

during the time that

From this reading While Mr. O'Boyneville was parting with the dowager at the terminus, Cecil walked with Hector Gordon on the terrace at Pevenshall.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While Mr. O'Boyneville was parting with the dowager at the terminus, Cecil walked with Hector Gordon on the terrace at Pevenshall.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A group of young ladies were clustered under a great beech on the lawn listening to the perusal of a new novel: and with the exception of this party and the two promenaders on the terrace the gardens were deserted.