Chapter III

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

From this reading Ivy looked at them as they sat in a row near the front.

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

From this reading Mr. Anthony Grammont and Miss Ponsonby sat next each other and conversed together in whispers.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading Mr. Anthony Grammont and Miss Ponsonby sat next each other and conversed together in whispers.

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

From this reading Ivy looked at them as they sat in a row near the front.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The End House was in church, at matins (the form of Sunday midday worship still used in Little Chantreys, which was old-fashioned).

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

the past participle of “be”

From this reading BRAINS SUNDAY Ivy Delmer had been right in her premonition.

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading BRAINS SUNDAY Ivy Delmer had been right in her premonition.

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

From this reading The End House was in church, at matins (the form of Sunday midday worship still used in Little Chantreys, which was old-fashioned).

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

From this reading The End House was in church, at matins (the form of Sunday midday worship still used in Little Chantreys, which was old-fashioned).

clothing in general

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading Mr. Anthony Grammont and Miss Ponsonby sat next each other and conversed together in whispers.

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From this reading BRAINS SUNDAY Ivy Delmer had been right in her premonition.

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

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

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

From this reading Mr. Anthony Grammont and Miss Ponsonby sat next each other and conversed together in whispers.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The End House was in church, at matins (the form of Sunday midday worship still used in Little Chantreys, which was old-fashioned).

divisible by two

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

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

From this reading The End House was in church, at matins (the form of Sunday midday worship still used in Little Chantreys, which was old-fashioned).

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Ivy looked at them as they sat in a row near the front.

a clothing fabric in a plaid weave

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

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

From this reading Mr. Anthony Grammont and Miss Ponsonby sat next each other and conversed together in whispers.

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

From this reading BRAINS SUNDAY Ivy Delmer had been right in her premonition.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

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

From this reading BRAINS SUNDAY Ivy Delmer had been right in her premonition.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The End House was in church, at matins (the form of Sunday midday worship still used in Little Chantreys, which was old-fashioned).

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

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

From this reading BRAINS SUNDAY Ivy Delmer had been right in her premonition.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading BRAINS SUNDAY Ivy Delmer had been right in her premonition.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

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

From this reading The End House was in church, at matins (the form of Sunday midday worship still used in Little Chantreys, which was old-fashioned).

the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

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

From this reading Ivy looked at them as they sat in a row near the front.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

the first canonical hour; at daybreak

From this reading The End House was in church, at matins (the form of Sunday midday worship still used in Little Chantreys, which was old-fashioned).

the middle of the day

From this reading The End House was in church, at matins (the form of Sunday midday worship still used in Little Chantreys, which was old-fashioned).

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Mr. Anthony Grammont and Miss Ponsonby sat next each other and conversed together in whispers.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Anthony Grammont and Miss Ponsonby sat next each other and conversed together in whispers.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Ivy looked at them as they sat in a row near the front.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Mr. Anthony Grammont and Miss Ponsonby sat next each other and conversed together in whispers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The End House was in church, at matins (the form of Sunday midday worship still used in Little Chantreys, which was old-fashioned).

out of fashion

From this reading The End House was in church, at matins (the form of Sunday midday worship still used in Little Chantreys, which was old-fashioned).

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mr. Anthony Grammont and Miss Ponsonby sat next each other and conversed together in whispers.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

a light shade of red

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

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

From this reading Mr. Anthony Grammont and Miss Ponsonby sat next each other and conversed together in whispers.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading BRAINS SUNDAY Ivy Delmer had been right in her premonition.

someone who makes excessive profit (especially on goods in short supply)

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

possessing material wealth

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

precisely, exactly

From this reading BRAINS SUNDAY Ivy Delmer had been right in her premonition.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Ivy looked at them as they sat in a row near the front.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

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

From this reading Ivy looked at them as they sat in a row near the front.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

not in physical motion

From this reading The End House was in church, at matins (the form of Sunday midday worship still used in Little Chantreys, which was old-fashioned).

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading BRAINS SUNDAY Ivy Delmer had been right in her premonition.

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

From this reading The End House was in church, at matins (the form of Sunday midday worship still used in Little Chantreys, which was old-fashioned).

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Ivy looked at them as they sat in a row near the front.

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

From this reading Ivy looked at them as they sat in a row near the front.

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

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

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

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Mr. Anthony Grammont and Miss Ponsonby sat next each other and conversed together in whispers.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The End House was in church, at matins (the form of Sunday midday worship still used in Little Chantreys, which was old-fashioned).

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

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

From this reading The End House was in church, at matins (the form of Sunday midday worship still used in Little Chantreys, which was old-fashioned).

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

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

From this reading The End House was in church, at matins (the form of Sunday midday worship still used in Little Chantreys, which was old-fashioned).

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Mr. Anthony Grammont and Miss Ponsonby sat next each other and conversed together in whispers.

which person or people

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading The End House was in church, at matins (the form of Sunday midday worship still used in Little Chantreys, which was old-fashioned).

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Miss Ponsonby was attired in pink gingham, and not much of it (it was not the fashion to have extensive clothes, or of rich materials, lest people should point at you as a profiteer who had made money out of the war; even if you had done this you hid it as far as was convenient, and what you did not hide you said was interest on war loan).