Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

later than; following

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

anew

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

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

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

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

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

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

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

used as intensifiers

From this reading It was most awfully good of you, and very useful, too, for the insurance people did not pay me for nearly a month."

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

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

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

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

with brightness

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

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

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

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

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

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

From this reading It was most awfully good of you, and very useful, too, for the insurance people did not pay me for nearly a month."

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

a room used for dining

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

thrown away

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

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

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

move gently or carefully

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

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

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

a town in north central Oklahoma

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

start firing a weapon

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

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

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

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

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

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

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

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

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

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

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

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

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

act of bringing about a desired result

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company

From this reading It was most awfully good of you, and very useful, too, for the insurance people did not pay me for nearly a month."

close or warm friendship

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

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

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

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

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

a midday meal

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

engage in

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was most awfully good of you, and very useful, too, for the insurance people did not pay me for nearly a month."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was most awfully good of you, and very useful, too, for the insurance people did not pay me for nearly a month."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was most awfully good of you, and very useful, too, for the insurance people did not pay me for nearly a month."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was most awfully good of you, and very useful, too, for the insurance people did not pay me for nearly a month."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

out of fashion

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

on one occasion

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading It was most awfully good of you, and very useful, too, for the insurance people did not pay me for nearly a month."

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

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

plural of “reproduction” — the process of generating offspring

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

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

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

a general conscious awareness

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

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

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

the sister of your spouse

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

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

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

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

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

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

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

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

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was most awfully good of you, and very useful, too, for the insurance people did not pay me for nearly a month."

latticework used to support climbing plants

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There is nothing like a meal, especially a good meal, for inducing between two people an agreeable sense of intimacy.

being of use or service

From this reading It was most awfully good of you, and very useful, too, for the insurance people did not pay me for nearly a month."

precisely as stated

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

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

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

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

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

at the time that

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

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

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

a Caucasian

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Enid Crofton and her elderly sister-in-law passed from the dining-room of The Trellis House into the gay-looking little sitting-room, with its old-fashioned, brightly coloured chintz furnishings, and quaint reproductions of eighteenth-century prints, the two ladies were far more at ease the one with the other than before luncheon.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading Enid, in the plain black woollen gown, with its white linen collar and cuffs, which she had discarded almost at once after her husband's funeral, felt that she was producing a pleasant impression.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading As they sat down, one on each side of the cheerful little wood fire, and began sipping the excellent coffee which the mistress of the house had already taught her very plain cook to make as it should be made, she suddenly exclaimed:-- "I do want to thank you again for the money you sent me when poor Cecil died!