Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading And Betty heartily agreed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

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

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

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

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

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

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

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From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

the two together, not just one

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

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From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

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

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

a room used for dining

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

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From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

a town in north central Oklahoma

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

every person

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

usually; as a rule

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

the act of giving

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

having received what was desired

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

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

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading And Betty heartily agreed.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

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

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

the state of being honored

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

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

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

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

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

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

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

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From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

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

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

not any; not one

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

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From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

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

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

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

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

be seated

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

required or under orders

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

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

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

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

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

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From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

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

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

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

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

male cat

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

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

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

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

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

in a vague way

From this reading Mrs. Tosswill's sarcastic observation was so far justified in that Enid Crofton did feel vaguely gratified to find herself treated to-night far more as a guest of honour than she had been on the first occasion when she had come to the house.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

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

From this reading Although no definite suggestion or order had been issued by Janet Tosswill, it was understood by everyone in Old Place that special honour was to be paid to Mrs. Crofton this evening.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

at the time that

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

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

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

which person or people

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This was the reason why Betty herself, Tom, who acted as butler, and Timmy, who was supposed to help generally both in the kitchen and in the dining-room, did not sit down to table with the others.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Janet, when giving Betty a slight but vigorous sketch of the scene which had taken place between herself and Jack, observed, "If she's _that_ sort of woman I think we ought to give her a proper dinner, don't you?"