Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Each morning, in Doctor Craig's own car, accompanied by her father, she went shopping.

anew

From this reading Not the smallest part of his pleasure lay in receiving his daughter again each time she came hurrying out of some great portal, the tiniest of packages under her arm.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading MAGIC GOLD The days which followed were to be remembered with peculiar delight all Georgiana's life.

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

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

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

From this reading From this sheltered position he could watch the hurrying crowds, study the faces and find untiring interest in the happenings of the streets.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Not the smallest part of his pleasure lay in receiving his daughter again each time she came hurrying out of some great portal, the tiniest of packages under her arm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

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

From this reading MAGIC GOLD The days which followed were to be remembered with peculiar delight all Georgiana's life.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Each morning, in Doctor Craig's own car, accompanied by her father, she went shopping.

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

From this reading Not the smallest part of his pleasure lay in receiving his daughter again each time she came hurrying out of some great portal, the tiniest of packages under her arm.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Each morning, in Doctor Craig's own car, accompanied by her father, she went shopping.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

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

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

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From this reading Each morning, in Doctor Craig's own car, accompanied by her father, she went shopping.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading From this sheltered position he could watch the hurrying crowds, study the faces and find untiring interest in the happenings of the streets.

a female human offspring

From this reading Not the smallest part of his pleasure lay in receiving his daughter again each time she came hurrying out of some great portal, the tiniest of packages under her arm.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading MAGIC GOLD The days which followed were to be remembered with peculiar delight all Georgiana's life.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading MAGIC GOLD The days which followed were to be remembered with peculiar delight all Georgiana's life.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Each morning, in Doctor Craig's own car, accompanied by her father, she went shopping.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each morning, in Doctor Craig's own car, accompanied by her father, she went shopping.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading From this sheltered position he could watch the hurrying crowds, study the faces and find untiring interest in the happenings of the streets.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Each morning, in Doctor Craig's own car, accompanied by her father, she went shopping.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading From this sheltered position he could watch the hurrying crowds, study the faces and find untiring interest in the happenings of the streets.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading MAGIC GOLD The days which followed were to be remembered with peculiar delight all Georgiana's life.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

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From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From this sheltered position he could watch the hurrying crowds, study the faces and find untiring interest in the happenings of the streets.

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From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

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From this reading MAGIC GOLD The days which followed were to be remembered with peculiar delight all Georgiana's life.

coins made of gold

From this reading MAGIC GOLD The days which followed were to be remembered with peculiar delight all Georgiana's life.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Not the smallest part of his pleasure lay in receiving his daughter again each time she came hurrying out of some great portal, the tiniest of packages under her arm.

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

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading From this sheltered position he could watch the hurrying crowds, study the faces and find untiring interest in the happenings of the streets.

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

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

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

From this reading Each morning, in Doctor Craig's own car, accompanied by her father, she went shopping.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

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

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

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

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

moving with great haste

From this reading From this sheltered position he could watch the hurrying crowds, study the faces and find untiring interest in the happenings of the streets.

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

From this reading Each morning, in Doctor Craig's own car, accompanied by her father, she went shopping.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading From this sheltered position he could watch the hurrying crowds, study the faces and find untiring interest in the happenings of the streets.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

Soviet physicist who worked on low temperature physics (1908-1968)

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Not the smallest part of his pleasure lay in receiving his daughter again each time she came hurrying out of some great portal, the tiniest of packages under her arm.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading MAGIC GOLD The days which followed were to be remembered with peculiar delight all Georgiana's life.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading MAGIC GOLD The days which followed were to be remembered with peculiar delight all Georgiana's life.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Each morning, in Doctor Craig's own car, accompanied by her father, she went shopping.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Not the smallest part of his pleasure lay in receiving his daughter again each time she came hurrying out of some great portal, the tiniest of packages under her arm.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Each morning, in Doctor Craig's own car, accompanied by her father, she went shopping.

plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Not the smallest part of his pleasure lay in receiving his daughter again each time she came hurrying out of some great portal, the tiniest of packages under her arm.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Not the smallest part of his pleasure lay in receiving his daughter again each time she came hurrying out of some great portal, the tiniest of packages under her arm.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading MAGIC GOLD The days which followed were to be remembered with peculiar delight all Georgiana's life.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Not the smallest part of his pleasure lay in receiving his daughter again each time she came hurrying out of some great portal, the tiniest of packages under her arm.

a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading Not the smallest part of his pleasure lay in receiving his daughter again each time she came hurrying out of some great portal, the tiniest of packages under her arm.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading From this sheltered position he could watch the hurrying crowds, study the faces and find untiring interest in the happenings of the streets.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading Not the smallest part of his pleasure lay in receiving his daughter again each time she came hurrying out of some great portal, the tiniest of packages under her arm.

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

From this reading MAGIC GOLD The days which followed were to be remembered with peculiar delight all Georgiana's life.

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

From this reading Each morning, in Doctor Craig's own car, accompanied by her father, she went shopping.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading From this sheltered position he could watch the hurrying crowds, study the faces and find untiring interest in the happenings of the streets.

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading Each morning, in Doctor Craig's own car, accompanied by her father, she went shopping.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

be seated

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

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

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Not the smallest part of his pleasure lay in receiving his daughter again each time she came hurrying out of some great portal, the tiniest of packages under her arm.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Not the smallest part of his pleasure lay in receiving his daughter again each time she came hurrying out of some great portal, the tiniest of packages under her arm.

the husband of your daughter

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading From this sheltered position he could watch the hurrying crowds, study the faces and find untiring interest in the happenings of the streets.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading From this sheltered position he could watch the hurrying crowds, study the faces and find untiring interest in the happenings of the streets.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

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

From this reading MAGIC GOLD The days which followed were to be remembered with peculiar delight all Georgiana's life.

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

From this reading From this sheltered position he could watch the hurrying crowds, study the faces and find untiring interest in the happenings of the streets.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Not the smallest part of his pleasure lay in receiving his daughter again each time she came hurrying out of some great portal, the tiniest of packages under her arm.

superlative of “tiny” — very small

From this reading Not the smallest part of his pleasure lay in receiving his daughter again each time she came hurrying out of some great portal, the tiniest of packages under her arm.

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

From this reading MAGIC GOLD The days which followed were to be remembered with peculiar delight all Georgiana's life.

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From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

having tucked or being tucked

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Not the smallest part of his pleasure lay in receiving his daughter again each time she came hurrying out of some great portal, the tiniest of packages under her arm.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading From this sheltered position he could watch the hurrying crowds, study the faces and find untiring interest in the happenings of the streets.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

the act of using

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

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

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

look attentively

From this reading From this sheltered position he could watch the hurrying crowds, study the faces and find untiring interest in the happenings of the streets.

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

From this reading Each morning, in Doctor Craig's own car, accompanied by her father, she went shopping.

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

From this reading MAGIC GOLD The days which followed were to be remembered with peculiar delight all Georgiana's life.

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

From this reading MAGIC GOLD The days which followed were to be remembered with peculiar delight all Georgiana's life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MAGIC GOLD The days which followed were to be remembered with peculiar delight all Georgiana's life.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Mr. Warne could not use his strength in following her into the shops, but he could sit at ease in a corner of the luxurious, closed landau, an extra pillow tucked behind his back, an electric footwarmer at his feet, his slender form wrapped in a wonderful fur-lined coat which his son-in-law to-be had put upon him with the reasonable explanation that it had proved to be too small for himself.