Chapter XX

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading She added with deference: "But I can wait if you’re busy."

later than; following

From this reading "I had to go to the dressmaker’s after my shopping, so I thought I might as well call for you."

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

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

From this reading "I had to go to the dressmaker’s after my shopping, so I thought I might as well call for you."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading "I’m ready," said Edwin, pleased by the vision of his wife in the stylish wide-sleeved black jacket and black hat which she had bought in London.

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

From this reading "I’m ready," said Edwin, pleased by the vision of his wife in the stylish wide-sleeved black jacket and black hat which she had bought in London.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading She added with deference: "But I can wait if you’re busy."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She added with deference: "But I can wait if you’re busy."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I’m ready," said Edwin, pleased by the vision of his wife in the stylish wide-sleeved black jacket and black hat which she had bought in London.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "I had to go to the dressmaker’s after my shopping, so I thought I might as well call for you."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading She added with deference: "But I can wait if you’re busy."

an occurrence of something

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading She added with deference: "But I can wait if you’re busy."

the act of discovering something

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

someone who makes or mends dresses

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

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

From this reading "I had to go to the dressmaker’s after my shopping, so I thought I might as well call for you."

king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)

From this reading "I’m ready," said Edwin, pleased by the vision of his wife in the stylish wide-sleeved black jacket and black hat which she had bought in London.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I had to go to the dressmaker’s after my shopping, so I thought I might as well call for you."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I had to go to the dressmaker’s after my shopping, so I thought I might as well call for you."

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

From this reading "I had to go to the dressmaker’s after my shopping, so I thought I might as well call for you."

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

From this reading "I’m ready," said Edwin, pleased by the vision of his wife in the stylish wide-sleeved black jacket and black hat which she had bought in London.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

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

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

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

From this reading "I’m ready," said Edwin, pleased by the vision of his wife in the stylish wide-sleeved black jacket and black hat which she had bought in London.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

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

From this reading "I’m ready," said Edwin, pleased by the vision of his wife in the stylish wide-sleeved black jacket and black hat which she had bought in London.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She added with deference: "But I can wait if you’re busy."

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

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

a short coat

From this reading "I’m ready," said Edwin, pleased by the vision of his wife in the stylish wide-sleeved black jacket and black hat which she had bought in London.

a narrow way or road

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "I’m ready," said Edwin, pleased by the vision of his wife in the stylish wide-sleeved black jacket and black hat which she had bought in London.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "I had to go to the dressmaker’s after my shopping, so I thought I might as well call for you."

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I had to go to the dressmaker’s after my shopping, so I thought I might as well call for you."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading "I’m ready," said Edwin, pleased by the vision of his wife in the stylish wide-sleeved black jacket and black hat which she had bought in London.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "I’m ready," said Edwin, pleased by the vision of his wife in the stylish wide-sleeved black jacket and black hat which she had bought in London.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

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

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading "I had to go to the dressmaker’s after my shopping, so I thought I might as well call for you."

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I had to go to the dressmaker’s after my shopping, so I thought I might as well call for you."

having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress

From this reading "I’m ready," said Edwin, pleased by the vision of his wife in the stylish wide-sleeved black jacket and black hat which she had bought in London.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I had to go to the dressmaker’s after my shopping, so I thought I might as well call for you."

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY I Hilda showed her smiling, flattering face at the door of Edwin’s private office at a few minutes to one on Saturday morning, and she said:

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

a vivid mental image

From this reading "I’m ready," said Edwin, pleased by the vision of his wife in the stylish wide-sleeved black jacket and black hat which she had bought in London.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading She added with deference: "But I can wait if you’re busy."

(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 "I had to go to the dressmaker’s after my shopping, so I thought I might as well call for you."

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

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

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

From this reading "I’m ready," said Edwin, pleased by the vision of his wife in the stylish wide-sleeved black jacket and black hat which she had bought in London.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "I’m ready," said Edwin, pleased by the vision of his wife in the stylish wide-sleeved black jacket and black hat which she had bought in London.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She added with deference: "But I can wait if you’re busy."

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading True that the question of mourning had taken her to the dressmaker’s, and that the dressmaker lived in Shawport Lane, not four minutes from the works; but such accidents had nothing to do with her call, which, being part of a scheme of Hilda’s, would have occurred in any case.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I had to go to the dressmaker’s after my shopping, so I thought I might as well call for you."

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

From this reading She added with deference: "But I can wait if you’re busy."