Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

later than; following

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Judge Hildreth sat in his library, alone.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading When we sacrifice principle upon the altar of expediency, truth and honor, like twin victims, stand bound at its foot.

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

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When we sacrifice principle upon the altar of expediency, truth and honor, like twin victims, stand bound at its foot.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

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

From this reading He wanted to be undisturbed, to have time to think, and God granted his wish, until his reeling brain prayed for oblivion!

confined by bonds

From this reading When we sacrifice principle upon the altar of expediency, truth and honor, like twin victims, stand bound at its foot.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading He wanted to be undisturbed, to have time to think, and God granted his wish, until his reeling brain prayed for oblivion!

lacking funds

From this reading No sound broke the stillness.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

document effecting a property transfer

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

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

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

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

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

the quality of being suited to the end in view

From this reading When we sacrifice principle upon the altar of expediency, truth and honor, like twin victims, stand bound at its foot.

a social unit living together

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading When we sacrifice principle upon the altar of expediency, truth and honor, like twin victims, stand bound at its foot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading He wanted to be undisturbed, to have time to think, and God granted his wish, until his reeling brain prayed for oblivion!

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He wanted to be undisturbed, to have time to think, and God granted his wish, until his reeling brain prayed for oblivion!

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

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He wanted to be undisturbed, to have time to think, and God granted his wish, until his reeling brain prayed for oblivion!

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

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

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From this reading Judge Hildreth sat in his library, alone.

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

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

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

From this reading Judge Hildreth sat in his library, alone.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading When we sacrifice principle upon the altar of expediency, truth and honor, like twin victims, stand bound at its foot.

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

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

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

From this reading Judge Hildreth sat in his library, alone.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When we sacrifice principle upon the altar of expediency, truth and honor, like twin victims, stand bound at its foot.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Judge Hildreth sat in his library, alone.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Judge Hildreth sat in his library, alone.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

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

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

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

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

not any; not one

From this reading No sound broke the stillness.

the state of being disregarded or forgotten

From this reading He wanted to be undisturbed, to have time to think, and God granted his wish, until his reeling brain prayed for oblivion!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

from appearances alone

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading He wanted to be undisturbed, to have time to think, and God granted his wish, until his reeling brain prayed for oblivion!

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading When we sacrifice principle upon the altar of expediency, truth and honor, like twin victims, stand bound at its foot.

-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading He wanted to be undisturbed, to have time to think, and God granted his wish, until his reeling brain prayed for oblivion!

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading When we sacrifice principle upon the altar of expediency, truth and honor, like twin victims, stand bound at its foot.

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

From this reading Judge Hildreth sat in his library, alone.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading No sound broke the stillness.

be standing; be upright

From this reading When we sacrifice principle upon the altar of expediency, truth and honor, like twin victims, stand bound at its foot.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading No sound broke the stillness.

carry out

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

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

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He wanted to be undisturbed, to have time to think, and God granted his wish, until his reeling brain prayed for oblivion!

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He wanted to be undisturbed, to have time to think, and God granted his wish, until his reeling brain prayed for oblivion!

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

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

create by training and teaching

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading When we sacrifice principle upon the altar of expediency, truth and honor, like twin victims, stand bound at its foot.

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading When we sacrifice principle upon the altar of expediency, truth and honor, like twin victims, stand bound at its foot.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading He wanted to be undisturbed, to have time to think, and God granted his wish, until his reeling brain prayed for oblivion!

up to a particular time

From this reading He wanted to be undisturbed, to have time to think, and God granted his wish, until his reeling brain prayed for oblivion!

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When we sacrifice principle upon the altar of expediency, truth and honor, like twin victims, stand bound at its foot.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading When we sacrifice principle upon the altar of expediency, truth and honor, like twin victims, stand bound at its foot.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He wanted to be undisturbed, to have time to think, and God granted his wish, until his reeling brain prayed for oblivion!

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

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When we sacrifice principle upon the altar of expediency, truth and honor, like twin victims, stand bound at its foot.

at the time that

From this reading When we sacrifice principle upon the altar of expediency, truth and honor, like twin victims, stand bound at its foot.

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

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading He wanted to be undisturbed, to have time to think, and God granted his wish, until his reeling brain prayed for oblivion!

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading He had left home immediately after dinner, ostensibly to catch the evening train for New York, and had sent the carriage back from the station to take his family to the Choral Festival which was the event of the year in Marlborough, and then returning in a hired conveyance, had let himself into his house like a thief.