used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE NEW CHUM The extraordinary thing about Miss Coulthurst was the absence and yet the presence of the feminine in her.
the state of being absent
From this reading THE NEW CHUM The extraordinary thing about Miss Coulthurst was the absence and yet the presence of the feminine in her.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
(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 Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEW CHUM The extraordinary thing about Miss Coulthurst was the absence and yet the presence of the feminine in her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
CHUMnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE NEW CHUM The extraordinary thing about Miss Coulthurst was the absence and yet the presence of the feminine in her.
chummable
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From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading There was no making conversation at that breakfast party.
Coulthurst
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From this reading THE NEW CHUM The extraordinary thing about Miss Coulthurst was the absence and yet the presence of the feminine in her.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
dispensingverbUS /dɪˈspensɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
divisible by two
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading THE NEW CHUM The extraordinary thing about Miss Coulthurst was the absence and yet the presence of the feminine in her.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading THE NEW CHUM The extraordinary thing about Miss Coulthurst was the absence and yet the presence of the feminine in her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
friedadjectiveUS /fraɪd/
cooked by frying in fat
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW CHUM The extraordinary thing about Miss Coulthurst was the absence and yet the presence of the feminine in her.
hypnotisedadjective
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NEW CHUM The extraordinary thing about Miss Coulthurst was the absence and yet the presence of the feminine in her.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading There was no making conversation at that breakfast party.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE NEW CHUM The extraordinary thing about Miss Coulthurst was the absence and yet the presence of the feminine in her.
a particular point in time
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW CHUM The extraordinary thing about Miss Coulthurst was the absence and yet the presence of the feminine in her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no making conversation at that breakfast party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW CHUM The extraordinary thing about Miss Coulthurst was the absence and yet the presence of the feminine in her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
panelings
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From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There was no making conversation at that breakfast party.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading THE NEW CHUM The extraordinary thing about Miss Coulthurst was the absence and yet the presence of the feminine in her.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
sea-scented
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From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
skylightnounUS /ˈskaɪlaɪt/
a window in a roof to admit daylight
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
stagingnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ/
the production of a drama on the stage
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no making conversation at that breakfast party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW CHUM The extraordinary thing about Miss Coulthurst was the absence and yet the presence of the feminine in her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no making conversation at that breakfast party.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
a special situation
From this reading THE NEW CHUM The extraordinary thing about Miss Coulthurst was the absence and yet the presence of the feminine in her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
Tommie
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From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
Tyrebuck
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From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
having passed out of existence
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
Venesta
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From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The sordid had dropped out of everything, fear of consequences had vanished for the moment, the shifting sunlight on the Venesta panelings, the glitter of the Tyrebuck tea things, the warm sea-scented air blowing through the skylight,—everything bright and pleasant seemed to the hypnotised ones part of Tommie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEW CHUM The extraordinary thing about Miss Coulthurst was the absence and yet the presence of the feminine in her.
be dressed in
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shut up all night with no one to talk to, she did the talking, explaining first of all and staging for their consideration the people they had attacked the night before.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Possessed of all the electrical properties of a woman and the chummable properties of a man, this dangerous individual presiding at the breakfast table of the _Wear Jack_ and dispensing tea to her captors created an atmosphere in which even the fried eggs seemed part of romantic adventure.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE NEW CHUM The extraordinary thing about Miss Coulthurst was the absence and yet the presence of the feminine in her.
