Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

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

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

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

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

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

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This first visit was soon followed by others, and then by a foursome dinner at the Carlton, Ralph Fenton being invited to complete the party.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before long Peter was on a pleasant footing of intimacy with the two girls at the flat, though beyond this he did not seek to progress.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading This first visit was soon followed by others, and then by a foursome dinner at the Carlton, Ralph Fenton being invited to complete the party.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Before long Peter was on a pleasant footing of intimacy with the two girls at the flat, though beyond this he did not seek to progress.

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From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

uttered without voice

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

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From this reading This first visit was soon followed by others, and then by a foursome dinner at the Carlton, Ralph Fenton being invited to complete the party.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

clothing in general

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading This first visit was soon followed by others, and then by a foursome dinner at the Carlton, Ralph Fenton being invited to complete the party.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

with determination; in a determined manner

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Before long Peter was on a pleasant footing of intimacy with the two girls at the flat, though beyond this he did not seek to progress.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading This first visit was soon followed by others, and then by a foursome dinner at the Carlton, Ralph Fenton being invited to complete the party.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

occurring unexpectedly and requiring urgent action

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

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From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

at any time

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

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From this reading This first visit was soon followed by others, and then by a foursome dinner at the Carlton, Ralph Fenton being invited to complete the party.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This first visit was soon followed by others, and then by a foursome dinner at the Carlton, Ralph Fenton being invited to complete the party.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading This first visit was soon followed by others, and then by a foursome dinner at the Carlton, Ralph Fenton being invited to complete the party.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Before long Peter was on a pleasant footing of intimacy with the two girls at the flat, though beyond this he did not seek to progress.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

four people considered as a unit

From this reading This first visit was soon followed by others, and then by a foursome dinner at the Carlton, Ralph Fenton being invited to complete the party.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

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

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

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

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

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From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

completely neat and clean

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

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

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

the quality of disagreeing; being unsuitable and inappropriate

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

close or warm friendship

From this reading Before long Peter was on a pleasant footing of intimacy with the two girls at the flat, though beyond this he did not seek to progress.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading This first visit was soon followed by others, and then by a foursome dinner at the Carlton, Ralph Fenton being invited to complete the party.

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

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

a native or resident of London

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Before long Peter was on a pleasant footing of intimacy with the two girls at the flat, though beyond this he did not seek to progress.

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From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

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From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

as might be expected

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

not one, and not any

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Before long Peter was on a pleasant footing of intimacy with the two girls at the flat, though beyond this he did not seek to progress.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

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

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before long Peter was on a pleasant footing of intimacy with the two girls at the flat, though beyond this he did not seek to progress.

and nothing more

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

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From this reading This first visit was soon followed by others, and then by a foursome dinner at the Carlton, Ralph Fenton being invited to complete the party.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading This first visit was soon followed by others, and then by a foursome dinner at the Carlton, Ralph Fenton being invited to complete the party.

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

From this reading Before long Peter was on a pleasant footing of intimacy with the two girls at the flat, though beyond this he did not seek to progress.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Before long Peter was on a pleasant footing of intimacy with the two girls at the flat, though beyond this he did not seek to progress.

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From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

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

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Before long Peter was on a pleasant footing of intimacy with the two girls at the flat, though beyond this he did not seek to progress.

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From this reading This first visit was soon followed by others, and then by a foursome dinner at the Carlton, Ralph Fenton being invited to complete the party.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

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

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

plural of “scone” — small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

try to get or reach

From this reading Before long Peter was on a pleasant footing of intimacy with the two girls at the flat, though beyond this he did not seek to progress.

embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

in a peacefully serene manner

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

in the near future

From this reading This first visit was soon followed by others, and then by a foursome dinner at the Carlton, Ralph Fenton being invited to complete the party.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

in a thankful manner; with thanks

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

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

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This first visit was soon followed by others, and then by a foursome dinner at the Carlton, Ralph Fenton being invited to complete the party.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

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

From this reading This first visit was soon followed by others, and then by a foursome dinner at the Carlton, Ralph Fenton being invited to complete the party.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

very small

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

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

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

in the direction of

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

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

From this reading Before long Peter was on a pleasant footing of intimacy with the two girls at the flat, though beyond this he did not seek to progress.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading This first visit was soon followed by others, and then by a foursome dinner at the Carlton, Ralph Fenton being invited to complete the party.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.

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

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

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

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

belonging to which person

From this reading Mallory appeared serenely unconscious of any incongruity in the fact of a man whose clothes breathed Savile Row and whose linen was immaculate as only that of the Londoner--determinedly emergent from the grime of the city--ever is, pottering about in the tiny kitchen, and brooding over the blackly obstinate kettle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "PREUX CHEVALIER" In due course Mallory paid his call upon the occupants of the flat, and entertained both girls immensely by the utter lack of self-consciousness with which he assisted in the preparations for tea--toasting scones and coaxing the kettle to boil as naturally as they themselves would have done.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading He had none of the average Englishman's _mauvaise honte_--though be it thankfully acknowledged that, in the case of the younger generation, the experiences of the war have largely contributed towards rubbing it off.