Chapter XIII

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

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

(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 A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

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

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

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

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

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

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

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From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

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

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

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

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

the two together, not just one

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

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From this reading “We can’t have every Tom, Dick, and Harry discussing Letty’s doings,” he said.

plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

permission to do something

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

carefully weighed

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

someone who is a detective

From this reading “We can’t have every Tom, Dick, and Harry discussing Letty’s doings,” he said.

not to your liking

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading “We can’t have every Tom, Dick, and Harry discussing Letty’s doings,” he said.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

on a floor below

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “We can’t have every Tom, Dick, and Harry discussing Letty’s doings,” he said.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

a social unit living together

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

the act of departing

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading “We can’t have every Tom, Dick, and Harry discussing Letty’s doings,” he said.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “We can’t have every Tom, Dick, and Harry discussing Letty’s doings,” he said.

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

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

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

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

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

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

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

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

of the present time and place

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

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

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

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

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

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

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

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From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

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

From this reading “We can’t have every Tom, Dick, and Harry discussing Letty’s doings,” he said.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

engage in

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

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From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

not any; not one

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

in other respects or ways

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

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

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

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

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “We can’t have every Tom, Dick, and Harry discussing Letty’s doings,” he said.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

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

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

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

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

male cat

From this reading “We can’t have every Tom, Dick, and Harry discussing Letty’s doings,” he said.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

precisely as stated

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

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

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We can’t have every Tom, Dick, and Harry discussing Letty’s doings,” he said.

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

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

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

From this reading The knowledge of her night’s doings was kept a profound secret from all but her immediate family, although Aunt Martha and Rhoda were considered sufficiently discreet to be intrusted with an account of her adventures.

at the time that

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

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

From this reading _Confidences._ The rôle of patient which was enforced upon both Lettice and Mr. Baldwin was not altogether disagreeable to the pair.

which person or people

From this reading It was James who told Rhoda about it, when he went over to make his farewells before going to join Barney’s flotilla, for he declared that he was in no mood for land service.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A couple of days was all the time that Mr. Baldwin would consent to remain in bed, and by that Lettice, too, was downstairs, looking, it is true, very pale and with blue shadows under her eyes, but quite herself otherwise.