Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

matters of personal concern

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

later than; following

From this reading There was no more sunshine in the dining room after that.

anew

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

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

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

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

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

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

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Going out to-day, girls?" asked Sir Mark at last, but without removing the paper.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading There was no more sunshine in the dining room after that.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

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

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

every person

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

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

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

-ing form of “fidget” — move restlessly

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "Going out to-day, girls?" asked Sir Mark at last, but without removing the paper.

the act of departing

From this reading "Going out to-day, girls?" asked Sir Mark at last, but without removing the paper.

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

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

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

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

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

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

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

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

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

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

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

From this reading There was no more sunshine in the dining room after that.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

and nothing more

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

immediately past

From this reading "Going out to-day, girls?" asked Sir Mark at last, but without removing the paper.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

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

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

engage in

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading "Going out to-day, girls?" asked Sir Mark at last, but without removing the paper.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

a particular point in time

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

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

From this reading There was no more sunshine in the dining room after that.

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

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

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

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

easily agitated

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no more sunshine in the dining room after that.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Going out to-day, girls?" asked Sir Mark at last, but without removing the paper.

above and across; more than

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading "Going out to-day, girls?" asked Sir Mark at last, but without removing the paper.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading There was no more sunshine in the dining room after that.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

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

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Going out to-day, girls?" asked Sir Mark at last, but without removing the paper.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

the rays of the sun

From this reading There was no more sunshine in the dining room after that.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was no more sunshine in the dining room after that.

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

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no more sunshine in the dining room after that.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

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

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

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

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

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

From this reading "Going out to-day, girls?" asked Sir Mark at last, but without removing the paper.

make brown and crisp by heating

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

two times

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

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

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

an organism that can utter vocal sounds

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

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

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

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

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

at the time that

From this reading It was just when Edie had reached this point, and she was stirring her tea, and thinking how easily she could settle matters if she were at the head of affairs, so as to make everybody happy, herself included, when her uncle made his malapropos remarks.

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

From this reading Myra looked cold and pale, the admiral was uncomfortable behind the paper, in which he enveloped himself as in a cloud, from which came a hand at intervals to feel about the table in an absurd way for toast or his coffee cup, which was twice over nearly overturned.

which person or people

From this reading Then he became visible for a moment or two as he turned the paper, but it closed him in again, and from behind it there came, now and then, a fidgeting nervous cough, which was as annoying to the utterer as to those who listened.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Going out to-day, girls?" asked Sir Mark at last, but without removing the paper.