Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

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

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

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

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Yelverton was, as we say, not the same man that he had been a few hours before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr. Yelverton was, as we say, not the same man that he had been a few hours before.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

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

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

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

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

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

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

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

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Mr. Yelverton was, as we say, not the same man that he had been a few hours before.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

without warmth or enthusiasm

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

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

From this reading Mr. Yelverton was, as we say, not the same man that he had been a few hours before.

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

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

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

From this reading Mr. Yelverton was, as we say, not the same man that he had been a few hours before.

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

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

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

From this reading YELVERTON STATES HIS INTENTIONS.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Mr. Yelverton was, as we say, not the same man that he had been a few hours before.

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

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading YELVERTON STATES HIS INTENTIONS.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

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

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

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

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

a particular point in time

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

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

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Yelverton was, as we say, not the same man that he had been a few hours before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

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

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

small flat mass of chopped food

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

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

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

Identical; not different.

From this reading Mr. Yelverton was, as we say, not the same man that he had been a few hours before.

express in words

From this reading Mr. Yelverton was, as we say, not the same man that he had been a few hours before.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

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

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

the act of closing something

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading YELVERTON STATES HIS INTENTIONS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Yelverton was, as we say, not the same man that he had been a few hours before.

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

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

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

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

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

From this reading Mr. Yelverton was, as we say, not the same man that he had been a few hours before.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Mr. Yelverton was, as we say, not the same man that he had been a few hours before.

during the time that

From this reading The fairy godmother bowed frigidly, nearly shutting her eyes as she did so, and for a moment the little group kept an embarrassed silence, while a sort of electric current of intelligence passed between Patty and her new-found cousin.

belonging to which person

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."

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

From this reading YELVERTON STATES HIS INTENTIONS.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I don't think you know Mr. Brion," said Mr. Yelverton, first lifting his hat and shaking hands with Mrs. Duff-Scott, and then, with an airy and audacious cheerfulness, introducing the old man (whose name and association with her _protégées_ she immediately recalled to mind); "Mr. Brion--Mrs. Duff-Scott."