Chapter XII

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

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Altogether Phyllis was a very useful as well as attractive presence on these occasions.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

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

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

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

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They hated to leave the beautiful garden at Hawk’s Nest, till the dahlias came.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Altogether Phyllis was a very useful as well as attractive presence on these occasions.

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From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

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

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

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

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading They hated to leave the beautiful garden at Hawk’s Nest, till the dahlias came.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

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

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They hated to leave the beautiful garden at Hawk’s Nest, till the dahlias came.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

drive away by hitting with one's ball

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

placed crosswise

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

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From this reading They hated to leave the beautiful garden at Hawk’s Nest, till the dahlias came.

a female human offspring

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

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

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

agreeably diverting

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

your parents

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

set up or found

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading They hated to leave the beautiful garden at Hawk’s Nest, till the dahlias came.

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

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

the act of departing

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

an established custom

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

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

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading They hated to leave the beautiful garden at Hawk’s Nest, till the dahlias came.

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From this reading They hated to leave the beautiful garden at Hawk’s Nest, till the dahlias came.

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

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

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

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

go away from a place

From this reading They hated to leave the beautiful garden at Hawk’s Nest, till the dahlias came.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

held dear

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

engage in

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

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

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

having no living or known mother

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading They hated to leave the beautiful garden at Hawk’s Nest, till the dahlias came.

impressive in appearance

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

something you have to do

From this reading Altogether Phyllis was a very useful as well as attractive presence on these occasions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

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

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

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

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

flowing profusely

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Altogether Phyllis was a very useful as well as attractive presence on these occasions.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

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

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

having a supporting base

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

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

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Altogether Phyllis was a very useful as well as attractive presence on these occasions.

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

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

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

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

up to a particular time

From this reading They hated to leave the beautiful garden at Hawk’s Nest, till the dahlias came.

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

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

up to a particular time

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

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

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

being of use or service

From this reading Altogether Phyllis was a very useful as well as attractive presence on these occasions.

precisely as stated

From this reading Altogether Phyllis was a very useful as well as attractive presence on these occasions.

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

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

plural of “wednesday” — the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Altogether Phyllis was a very useful as well as attractive presence on these occasions.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “AND WHAT A NOBLE PLOT WAS CROSSED” It was the habit of Mrs. Barrimore and Mr. Robert Burns to put off what they called their summer holiday until September.

at the time that

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Phyllis Lane had gone about always under the wing of Mrs. Barrimore since she had been left motherless, and had always been as the daughter of the house on Mrs. Barrimore’s “Wednesdays,” pouring out tea, entertaining less familiar guests, playing tennis or croquet when one more was needed to make up a “set,” but standing out if enough players could be found without her.

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

From this reading They loved the gathering of young folks about them for tennis and croquet, and devoted one afternoon a week to this entertainment, going in turn to the garden-parties of their friends.