Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

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

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

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

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

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

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading They were blue and had in them the "far, eternal look."

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

the two together, not just one

From this reading And in the years to come I was to learn how much the character of the man resembled both that of the cavalier and the saint.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

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From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

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

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading And in the years to come I was to learn how much the character of the man resembled both that of the cavalier and the saint.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading And in the years to come I was to learn how much the character of the man resembled both that of the cavalier and the saint.

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

From this reading And in the years to come I was to learn how much the character of the man resembled both that of the cavalier and the saint.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

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

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

be different

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

lasting a long time

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading They were blue and had in them the "far, eternal look."

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

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

apart from; not including

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

opinion or judgment

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

a social unit living together

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading They were blue and had in them the "far, eternal look."

associated with women and not with men

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

a state of high honor

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

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From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

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

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

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

From this reading And in the years to come I was to learn how much the character of the man resembled both that of the cavalier and the saint.

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

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

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

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

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From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading And in the years to come I was to learn how much the character of the man resembled both that of the cavalier and the saint.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

staying power

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They were blue and had in them the "far, eternal look."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading And in the years to come I was to learn how much the character of the man resembled both that of the cavalier and the saint.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

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

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And in the years to come I was to learn how much the character of the man resembled both that of the cavalier and the saint.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

something you have to do

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

on one occasion

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading And in the years to come I was to learn how much the character of the man resembled both that of the cavalier and the saint.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

term of address for a man

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

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From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

in the near future

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

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

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were blue and had in them the "far, eternal look."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were blue and had in them the "far, eternal look."

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

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

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

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

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

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

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

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

From this reading They were blue and had in them the "far, eternal look."

at the time that

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

a Caucasian

From this reading I BUILD FOR MYSELF A MONUMENT MORE ENDURING THAN BRASS As Sister Glory White had predicted, I "came down to it" at once and soon learned to perform the usual feminine miracles in the bread-tray and skillets.

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From this reading William had long, active, itinerating legs in those days, a slim, graceful body, a countenance like that of Sir Walter Raleigh and eyes that must have been like Saint John's.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.

a late time of life

From this reading And in the years to come I was to learn how much the character of the man resembled both that of the cavalier and the saint.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Our happiness did not differ from the happiness of other young married people except that it was abashed morning and evening with family prayers--occasions when Thomas, the cat, invariably arose with an air of outraged good-breeding and withdrew to the back yard.