Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The hours passed, and he was suffered to go about the even, or uneven, tenor of his way.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

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

From this reading The hours passed, and he was suffered to go about the even, or uneven, tenor of his way.

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

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But she didn't!

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

From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading She would remember on the morrow, of course.

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From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

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

From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

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From this reading But she didn't!

a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial

From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

past form of “eject” — put out or expel from a place

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

divisible by two

From this reading The hours passed, and he was suffered to go about the even, or uneven, tenor of his way.

in an expectant manner

From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The hours passed, and he was suffered to go about the even, or uneven, tenor of his way.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

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

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

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

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

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From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

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

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

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

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

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

From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The hours passed, and he was suffered to go about the even, or uneven, tenor of his way.

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

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

the next day

From this reading She would remember on the morrow, of course.

a form of address for a man

From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She would remember on the morrow, of course.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The hours passed, and he was suffered to go about the even, or uneven, tenor of his way.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The hours passed, and he was suffered to go about the even, or uneven, tenor of his way.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

on the contrary

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

To recall to mind.

From this reading She would remember on the morrow, of course.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

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

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

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

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading The hours passed, and he was suffered to go about the even, or uneven, tenor of his way.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

the adult male singing voice above baritone

From this reading The hours passed, and he was suffered to go about the even, or uneven, tenor of his way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

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

From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

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

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

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

From this reading The hours passed, and he was suffered to go about the even, or uneven, tenor of his way.

not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture

From this reading The hours passed, and he was suffered to go about the even, or uneven, tenor of his way.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading FATE AT THE DOOR Although Mr. Heatherbloom waited expectantly that day for his dismissal, it did not come.

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

From this reading This surprised him somewhat; then he reflected that Miss Elizabeth Dalrymple was probably so absorbed in the prince--remembering her rather effusive greeting of that fortunate individual--she had forgotten such a small matter as having the dog valet ejected from the premises.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The hours passed, and he was suffered to go about the even, or uneven, tenor of his way.

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

From this reading She would remember on the morrow, of course.