Chapter VI

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

From this reading A group of four girls had collected in the drawing-room.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

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

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

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From this reading BLANCHE HERIOT.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

brought together in one place

From this reading A group of four girls had collected in the drawing-room.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading It was the same room in which you once saw poor Mrs. Strange lying on her road to death.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

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From this reading A group of four girls had collected in the drawing-room.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

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From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A group of four girls had collected in the drawing-room.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

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From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A group of four girls had collected in the drawing-room.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading A group of four girls had collected in the drawing-room.

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

From this reading A group of four girls had collected in the drawing-room.

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

From this reading It was the same room in which you once saw poor Mrs. Strange lying on her road to death.

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From this reading BLANCHE HERIOT.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

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From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

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

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the same room in which you once saw poor Mrs. Strange lying on her road to death.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

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

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading It was the same room in which you once saw poor Mrs. Strange lying on her road to death.

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

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was the same room in which you once saw poor Mrs. Strange lying on her road to death.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

something you have to do

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

on one occasion

From this reading It was the same room in which you once saw poor Mrs. Strange lying on her road to death.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

and nothing more

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

by chance

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It was the same room in which you once saw poor Mrs. Strange lying on her road to death.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

a result

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading It was the same room in which you once saw poor Mrs. Strange lying on her road to death.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading It was the same room in which you once saw poor Mrs. Strange lying on her road to death.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was the same room in which you once saw poor Mrs. Strange lying on her road to death.

cut with a saw

From this reading It was the same room in which you once saw poor Mrs. Strange lying on her road to death.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It was the same room in which you once saw poor Mrs. Strange lying on her road to death.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

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

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

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

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

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

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

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

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

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

From this reading One was taking the brown holland covers from the chairs, sofa, and footstools; another was bringing out certain ornaments, elegant trifles, displayed only on state occasions; the other two were filling glasses with evergreens and hot-house flowers.

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

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

a Caucasian

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading On one of those promising days that we now and then see in February, which seem all the more warm and lovely in contrast with the passing winter, the parsonage of White Littleham put on its gayest appearance within--perhaps in response to the fair face of nature without.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It was the same room in which you once saw poor Mrs. Strange lying on her road to death.