Chapter V

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

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading It was absurd that on this occasion it should be so; nevertheless the honest fact was that Millie did not care very greatly for Peter and that Henry knew this.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

in addition

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

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

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

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

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

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

From this reading It was absurd that on this occasion it should be so; nevertheless the honest fact was that Millie did not care very greatly for Peter and that Henry knew this.

for the reason that

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

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

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

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

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

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

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading It was absurd that on this occasion it should be so; nevertheless the honest fact was that Millie did not care very greatly for Peter and that Henry knew this.

an occurrence of something

From this reading At first, as is often the case with tea-parties, there was a little stiffness.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

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

From this reading It was absurd that on this occasion it should be so; nevertheless the honest fact was that Millie did not care very greatly for Peter and that Henry knew this.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

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

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was absurd that on this occasion it should be so; nevertheless the honest fact was that Millie did not care very greatly for Peter and that Henry knew this.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first, as is often the case with tea-parties, there was a little stiffness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

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

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was absurd that on this occasion it should be so; nevertheless the honest fact was that Millie did not care very greatly for Peter and that Henry knew this.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

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

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

brought together in one place

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading It was absurd that on this occasion it should be so; nevertheless the honest fact was that Millie did not care very greatly for Peter and that Henry knew this.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

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

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading It was absurd that on this occasion it should be so; nevertheless the honest fact was that Millie did not care very greatly for Peter and that Henry knew this.

the state of being honored

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

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

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

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

From this reading At first, as is often the case with tea-parties, there was a little stiffness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was absurd that on this occasion it should be so; nevertheless the honest fact was that Millie did not care very greatly for Peter and that Henry knew this.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

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

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

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

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

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

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

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

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading It was absurd that on this occasion it should be so; nevertheless the honest fact was that Millie did not care very greatly for Peter and that Henry knew this.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was absurd that on this occasion it should be so; nevertheless the honest fact was that Millie did not care very greatly for Peter and that Henry knew this.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading It was absurd that on this occasion it should be so; nevertheless the honest fact was that Millie did not care very greatly for Peter and that Henry knew this.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

many times at short intervals

From this reading At first, as is often the case with tea-parties, there was a little stiffness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

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

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

small East Indian shrubby mint; fragrant oil from its leaves is used in perfumes

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

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

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

in a romantic manner

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

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

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was absurd that on this occasion it should be so; nevertheless the honest fact was that Millie did not care very greatly for Peter and that Henry knew this.

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

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

the season of growth

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

make square

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

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

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend

From this reading At first, as is often the case with tea-parties, there was a little stiffness.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

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

From this reading At first, as is often the case with tea-parties, there was a little stiffness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

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

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

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

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

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

From this reading It was absurd that on this occasion it should be so; nevertheless the honest fact was that Millie did not care very greatly for Peter and that Henry knew this.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was absurd that on this occasion it should be so; nevertheless the honest fact was that Millie did not care very greatly for Peter and that Henry knew this.

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

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

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

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

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

From this reading THE THREE FRIENDS Upon the afternoon of that same day at five of the clock they were gathered together in Mr. King's friendly attic--Henry, Millicent and Westcott.

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

From this reading Because there was so little room Henry and Millie sat on the bed, Peter Westcott having the honour of the cane-bottomed chair, which looked small enough under his large square body.

a short light gust of air

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The attic window was open and the spring afternoon sun came in, bringing with it, so Henry romantically fancied, a whiff from the flower-baskets in Piccadilly and the bursting buds of the St. James's Church trees--also petrol from the garage next door and, as Peter asserted, patchouli and orange-peel from the Comedy Theatre.