Chapter IX

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

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

having companions or an escort

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading I was spoken of as Lady Helen's daughter, and invariably addressed as Miss Dalrymple.

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

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

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

From this reading I was spoken of as Lady Helen's daughter, and invariably addressed as Miss Dalrymple.

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

From this reading I was spoken of as Lady Helen's daughter, and invariably addressed as Miss Dalrymple.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

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

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

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

From this reading I was spoken of as Lady Helen's daughter, and invariably addressed as Miss Dalrymple.

a female human offspring

From this reading I was spoken of as Lady Helen's daughter, and invariably addressed as Miss Dalrymple.

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

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

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

From this reading I was dressed according to Lady Helen's wishes, and I was taken here, there, and everywhere.

at any time

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

to or in any or all places

From this reading I was dressed according to Lady Helen's wishes, and I was taken here, there, and everywhere.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

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

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

many times at short intervals

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

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

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

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

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

only a very short time before

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

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

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading I was spoken of as Lady Helen's daughter, and invariably addressed as Miss Dalrymple.

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

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I was dressed according to Lady Helen's wishes, and I was taken here, there, and everywhere.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

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

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

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

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading I was spoken of as Lady Helen's daughter, and invariably addressed as Miss Dalrymple.

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

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading I was spoken of as Lady Helen's daughter, and invariably addressed as Miss Dalrymple.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

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

From this reading I was spoken of as Lady Helen's daughter, and invariably addressed as Miss Dalrymple.

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

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

something you have to do

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

many times at short intervals

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

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

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

with speed

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

with low volume

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

Swiss hotelier who created a chain of elegant hotels (1850-1918)

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading I was spoken of as Lady Helen's daughter, and invariably addressed as Miss Dalrymple.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading I was dressed according to Lady Helen's wishes, and I was taken here, there, and everywhere.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

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

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I was dressed according to Lady Helen's wishes, and I was taken here, there, and everywhere.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

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

From this reading It is doubtless the law of life to get, more or less quickly, according to one's nature, accustomed to everything.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

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

From this reading I was spoken of as Lady Helen's daughter, and invariably addressed as Miss Dalrymple.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

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

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

at the time that

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.

which person or people

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading I was dressed according to Lady Helen's wishes, and I was taken here, there, and everywhere.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In about six weeks I, who had lived so quietly with Aunt Penelope, had settled down to my new existence.

but in spite of that

From this reading What I did notice, however, was that although Lady Helen, my father, and I went to numerous concerts, and although Lady Helen had her box at the opera, and took a box frequently at the theatres, and although we often dined at the Savoy, and the Carlton, and the Ritz hotels, and on all these occasions my gallant-looking father accompanied us, yet when we went into so-called Society he was hardly ever present.