Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading She disliked Mrs. Wolfstein as she disliked most women, but she had not been able to get out of it.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Besides disliking Mrs. Wolfstein, Lady Holme was a little afraid of her.

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

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

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

From this reading She disliked Mrs. Wolfstein as she disliked most women, but she had not been able to get out of it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She disliked Mrs. Wolfstein as she disliked most women, but she had not been able to get out of it.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides disliking Mrs. Wolfstein, Lady Holme was a little afraid of her.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She disliked Mrs. Wolfstein as she disliked most women, but she had not been able to get out of it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

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

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

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

From this reading Mrs. Wolfstein had overheard her saying to Lady Cardington that she had nothing particular to do till four that day, and had immediately “pinned her.”

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

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

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

slightly wet

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

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

From this reading She did not wish to lunch with her.

regarded with aversion

From this reading She disliked Mrs. Wolfstein as she disliked most women, but she had not been able to get out of it.

-ing form of “dislike” — have or feel a dislike or distaste for

From this reading Besides disliking Mrs. Wolfstein, Lady Holme was a little afraid of her.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Mrs. Wolfstein had overheard her saying to Lady Cardington that she had nothing particular to do till four that day, and had immediately “pinned her.”

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Mrs. Wolfstein had overheard her saying to Lady Cardington that she had nothing particular to do till four that day, and had immediately “pinned her.”

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading She disliked Mrs. Wolfstein as she disliked most women, but she had not been able to get out of it.

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

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

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

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

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

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Mrs. Wolfstein had overheard her saying to Lady Cardington that she had nothing particular to do till four that day, and had immediately “pinned her.”

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

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She disliked Mrs. Wolfstein as she disliked most women, but she had not been able to get out of it.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

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

From this reading Besides disliking Mrs. Wolfstein, Lady Holme was a little afraid of her.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

take the midday meal

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She disliked Mrs. Wolfstein as she disliked most women, but she had not been able to get out of it.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

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

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not wish to lunch with her.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Mrs. Wolfstein had overheard her saying to Lady Cardington that she had nothing particular to do till four that day, and had immediately “pinned her.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She disliked Mrs. Wolfstein as she disliked most women, but she had not been able to get out of it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She disliked Mrs. Wolfstein as she disliked most women, but she had not been able to get out of it.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading Mrs. Wolfstein had overheard her saying to Lady Cardington that she had nothing particular to do till four that day, and had immediately “pinned her.”

fortuneteller who predicts your future by the lines on your palms

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Mrs. Wolfstein had overheard her saying to Lady Cardington that she had nothing particular to do till four that day, and had immediately “pinned her.”

inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading Mrs. Wolfstein had overheard her saying to Lady Cardington that she had nothing particular to do till four that day, and had immediately “pinned her.”

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Mrs. Wolfstein had overheard her saying to Lady Cardington that she had nothing particular to do till four that day, and had immediately “pinned her.”

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

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Wolfstein had overheard her saying to Lady Cardington that she had nothing particular to do till four that day, and had immediately “pinned her.”

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

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

up to a particular time

From this reading Mrs. Wolfstein had overheard her saying to Lady Cardington that she had nothing particular to do till four that day, and had immediately “pinned her.”

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

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

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

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

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

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

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

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

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

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

which person or people

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading She did not wish to lunch with her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

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

From this reading ON the following day, which was warm and damp; Lady Holme drove to Bond Street, bought two new hats, had her hand read by a palmist who called himself “Cupido,” looked in at a ladies’ club and then went to Mrs. Wolfstein, with whom she was engaged to lunch.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She disliked Mrs. Wolfstein as she disliked most women, but she had not been able to get out of it.