Chapter V · The Two Edwards

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

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading So absorbed was she in her new happiness that she had not noticed, and indeed, no one had observed, a very curious coincidence.

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

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

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

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

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

From this reading "'Knowest thou the land of the citron bloom,'" sang Elinor as she busied herself with the tea things.

causing inconvenience

From this reading Georgiana showed a kind of awkward, shy joy in being with the four young girls.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Georgiana showed a kind of awkward, shy joy in being with the four young girls.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading "'Knowest thou the land of the citron bloom,'" sang Elinor as she busied herself with the tea things.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

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

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading "'Knowest thou the land of the citron bloom,'" sang Elinor as she busied herself with the tea things.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

large lemonlike fruit with thick aromatic rind; usually preserved

From this reading "'Knowest thou the land of the citron bloom,'" sang Elinor as she busied herself with the tea things.

an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading So absorbed was she in her new happiness that she had not noticed, and indeed, no one had observed, a very curious coincidence.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading So absorbed was she in her new happiness that she had not noticed, and indeed, no one had observed, a very curious coincidence.

a small wooded hollow

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

inflected form of “dip” — immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

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From this reading "'Knowest thou the land of the citron bloom,'" sang Elinor as she busied herself with the tea things.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

accept an excuse for

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Georgiana showed a kind of awkward, shy joy in being with the four young girls.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

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

From this reading Georgiana showed a kind of awkward, shy joy in being with the four young girls.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

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

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading So absorbed was she in her new happiness that she had not noticed, and indeed, no one had observed, a very curious coincidence.

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

From this reading So absorbed was she in her new happiness that she had not noticed, and indeed, no one had observed, a very curious coincidence.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "'Knowest thou the land of the citron bloom,'" sang Elinor as she busied herself with the tea things.

not accessible to view

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

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

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading So absorbed was she in her new happiness that she had not noticed, and indeed, no one had observed, a very curious coincidence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Georgiana showed a kind of awkward, shy joy in being with the four young girls.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Georgiana showed a kind of awkward, shy joy in being with the four young girls.

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

From this reading "'Knowest thou the land of the citron bloom,'" sang Elinor as she busied herself with the tea things.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "'Knowest thou the land of the citron bloom,'" sang Elinor as she busied herself with the tea things.

yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

the act of tarrying

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

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

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

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

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

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

From this reading So absorbed was she in her new happiness that she had not noticed, and indeed, no one had observed, a very curious coincidence.

not any; not one

From this reading So absorbed was she in her new happiness that she had not noticed, and indeed, no one had observed, a very curious coincidence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

being perceived or observed

From this reading So absorbed was she in her new happiness that she had not noticed, and indeed, no one had observed, a very curious coincidence.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading So absorbed was she in her new happiness that she had not noticed, and indeed, no one had observed, a very curious coincidence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "'Knowest thou the land of the citron bloom,'" sang Elinor as she busied herself with the tea things.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

and nothing more

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

English architect (1801-1865)

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading "'Knowest thou the land of the citron bloom,'" sang Elinor as she busied herself with the tea things.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

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

From this reading "'Knowest thou the land of the citron bloom,'" sang Elinor as she busied herself with the tea things.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Georgiana showed a kind of awkward, shy joy in being with the four young girls.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading Georgiana showed a kind of awkward, shy joy in being with the four young girls.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So absorbed was she in her new happiness that she had not noticed, and indeed, no one had observed, a very curious coincidence.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading "'Knowest thou the land of the citron bloom,'" sang Elinor as she busied herself with the tea things.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

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

From this reading "'Knowest thou the land of the citron bloom,'" sang Elinor as she busied herself with the tea things.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

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

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "'Knowest thou the land of the citron bloom,'" sang Elinor as she busied herself with the tea things.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "'Knowest thou the land of the citron bloom,'" sang Elinor as she busied herself with the tea things.

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

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

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

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

up to a particular time

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

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

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

precisely as stated

From this reading So absorbed was she in her new happiness that she had not noticed, and indeed, no one had observed, a very curious coincidence.

plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

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

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

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

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

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

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

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

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "'Knowest thou the land of the citron bloom,'" sang Elinor as she busied herself with the tea things.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading There were not quite enough cups to go around and the two boys waited until two of the girls had finished; but it was only one more excuse for lingering in that lovely spot; pulling the yellow jasmine and the sweet violets and dipping their hands in the cool waters of a little brook which had hidden itself in a corner of the dell.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It was not until Elinor had poured out two fresh cups of tea and was saying: "Sugar or lemon, Mr. Paxton--er--I mean Edward--I mean--why, which Edward are you?" that they waked up.

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

From this reading Georgiana showed a kind of awkward, shy joy in being with the four young girls.