Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading Duprez occupied a first floor in an airy terrace of houses overlooking the Hoe.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading Duprez occupied a first floor in an airy terrace of houses overlooking the Hoe.

(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 All her surroundings were neat and bright and fair to look upon.

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

From this reading AN ELOPEMENT ON NEW LINES.

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

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

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

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading All her surroundings were neat and bright and fair to look upon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

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

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

put on clothes

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Duprez occupied a first floor in an airy terrace of houses overlooking the Hoe.

the act of consuming food

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)

From this reading AN ELOPEMENT ON NEW LINES.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading All her surroundings were neat and bright and fair to look upon.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Duprez occupied a first floor in an airy terrace of houses overlooking the Hoe.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Duprez occupied a first floor in an airy terrace of houses overlooking the Hoe.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

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

From this reading All her surroundings were neat and bright and fair to look upon.

a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle

From this reading Duprez occupied a first floor in an airy terrace of houses overlooking the Hoe.

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

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Duprez occupied a first floor in an airy terrace of houses overlooking the Hoe.

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

From this reading Duprez occupied a first floor in an airy terrace of houses overlooking the Hoe.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading AN ELOPEMENT ON NEW LINES.

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

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading All her surroundings were neat and bright and fair to look upon.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Mdlle.

a particular point in time

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

clean or organized

From this reading All her surroundings were neat and bright and fair to look upon.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

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

From this reading AN ELOPEMENT ON NEW LINES.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Duprez occupied a first floor in an airy terrace of houses overlooking the Hoe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Duprez occupied a first floor in an airy terrace of houses overlooking the Hoe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN ELOPEMENT ON NEW LINES.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading Duprez occupied a first floor in an airy terrace of houses overlooking the Hoe.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

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

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

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

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

the environmental condition

From this reading All her surroundings were neat and bright and fair to look upon.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Duprez occupied a first floor in an airy terrace of houses overlooking the Hoe.

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

From this reading Duprez occupied a first floor in an airy terrace of houses overlooking the Hoe.

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

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading All her surroundings were neat and bright and fair to look upon.

precisely as stated

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

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

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

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

From this reading All her surroundings were neat and bright and fair to look upon.

which person or people

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She was the kind of little woman to whom eating and drinking and fine dress are matters of very small moment, but who could not have endured to live in a shabby house or an ugly neighbourhood.