Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

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

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Then, casting off that old chain of the past, she turned on Peter eyes full of tears and affection.

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

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "He won't come back," said Rhoda in Peter's ear when he had gone.

the two together, not just one

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

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

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

object formed by a mold

From this reading Then, casting off that old chain of the past, she turned on Peter eyes full of tears and affection.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading Then, casting off that old chain of the past, she turned on Peter eyes full of tears and affection.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "He won't come back," said Rhoda in Peter's ear when he had gone.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading "He won't come back," said Rhoda in Peter's ear when he had gone.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Then, casting off that old chain of the past, she turned on Peter eyes full of tears and affection.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "He's gone for good."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Then, casting off that old chain of the past, she turned on Peter eyes full of tears and affection.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "He won't come back," said Rhoda in Peter's ear when he had gone.

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

From this reading "He's gone for good."

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From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

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

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

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

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

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

From this reading "He's gone for good."

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

From this reading "He won't come back," said Rhoda in Peter's ear when he had gone.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She sat very still, realising it, and shivered a little.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

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

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

in a clearly noticeable manner

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

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

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

a form of address for a man

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then, casting off that old chain of the past, she turned on Peter eyes full of tears and affection.

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

From this reading Then, casting off that old chain of the past, she turned on Peter eyes full of tears and affection.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Then, casting off that old chain of the past, she turned on Peter eyes full of tears and affection.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then, casting off that old chain of the past, she turned on Peter eyes full of tears and affection.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Then, casting off that old chain of the past, she turned on Peter eyes full of tears and affection.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading "He won't come back," said Rhoda in Peter's ear when he had gone.

on the contrary

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

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

From this reading She sat very still, realising it, and shivered a little.

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

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading She sat very still, realising it, and shivered a little.

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

From this reading She sat very still, realising it, and shivered a little.

past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading She sat very still, realising it, and shivered a little.

past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

not in physical motion

From this reading She sat very still, realising it, and shivered a little.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Then, casting off that old chain of the past, she turned on Peter eyes full of tears and affection.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

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

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, casting off that old chain of the past, she turned on Peter eyes full of tears and affection.

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

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Then, casting off that old chain of the past, she turned on Peter eyes full of tears and affection.

precisely as stated

From this reading She sat very still, realising it, and shivered a little.

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

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

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

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

at the time that

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading PETER, RHODA, AND LUCY When Mr. Vyvian called at 51 Brook Street one evening and was informed by the assembled company that Miss Johnson had got engaged to Mr. Peter Margerison, he sneered a little and wished them both joy, and said good-night rather markedly early.

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

From this reading "He won't come back," said Rhoda in Peter's ear when he had gone.