Chapter VII

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

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

later than; following

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

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

From this reading He felt inclined to wonder why Mrs. Hunter had favored them with her company, for he supposed that it was not altogether for the sake of enjoying the cool evening air.

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

From this reading She had another purpose in her mind, for since Alison's visit she had taken a certain interest in the man.

(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 During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

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

From this reading He felt inclined to wonder why Mrs. Hunter had favored them with her company, for he supposed that it was not altogether for the sake of enjoying the cool evening air.

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

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading She had another purpose in her mind, for since Alison's visit she had taken a certain interest in the man.

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

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

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

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading She had another purpose in her mind, for since Alison's visit she had taken a certain interest in the man.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He felt inclined to wonder why Mrs. Hunter had favored them with her company, for he supposed that it was not altogether for the sake of enjoying the cool evening air.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading He felt inclined to wonder why Mrs. Hunter had favored them with her company, for he supposed that it was not altogether for the sake of enjoying the cool evening air.

make right or correct

From this reading This surmise, as it happened, was quite correct.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

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

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

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

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading He felt inclined to wonder why Mrs. Hunter had favored them with her company, for he supposed that it was not altogether for the sake of enjoying the cool evening air.

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

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading He felt inclined to wonder why Mrs. Hunter had favored them with her company, for he supposed that it was not altogether for the sake of enjoying the cool evening air.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt inclined to wonder why Mrs. Hunter had favored them with her company, for he supposed that it was not altogether for the sake of enjoying the cool evening air.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

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

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading This surmise, as it happened, was quite correct.

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

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

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

From this reading He felt inclined to wonder why Mrs. Hunter had favored them with her company, for he supposed that it was not altogether for the sake of enjoying the cool evening air.

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

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

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

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

a woman host

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

someone who hunts game

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

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

From this reading She had another purpose in her mind, for since Alison's visit she had taken a certain interest in the man.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading He felt inclined to wonder why Mrs. Hunter had favored them with her company, for he supposed that it was not altogether for the sake of enjoying the cool evening air.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading She had another purpose in her mind, for since Alison's visit she had taken a certain interest in the man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

and nothing more

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

set down according to a plan

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

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

From this reading She had another purpose in her mind, for since Alison's visit she had taken a certain interest in the man.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading She had another purpose in her mind, for since Alison's visit she had taken a certain interest in the man.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He felt inclined to wonder why Mrs. Hunter had favored them with her company, for he supposed that it was not altogether for the sake of enjoying the cool evening air.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

more desirable than another

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading She had another purpose in her mind, for since Alison's visit she had taken a certain interest in the man.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading This surmise, as it happened, was quite correct.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading He felt inclined to wonder why Mrs. Hunter had favored them with her company, for he supposed that it was not altogether for the sake of enjoying the cool evening air.

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

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

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

From this reading She had another purpose in her mind, for since Alison's visit she had taken a certain interest in the man.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She had another purpose in her mind, for since Alison's visit she had taken a certain interest in the man.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

required or under orders

From this reading He felt inclined to wonder why Mrs. Hunter had favored them with her company, for he supposed that it was not altogether for the sake of enjoying the cool evening air.

infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading This surmise, as it happened, was quite correct.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading She had another purpose in her mind, for since Alison's visit she had taken a certain interest in the man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

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

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He felt inclined to wonder why Mrs. Hunter had favored them with her company, for he supposed that it was not altogether for the sake of enjoying the cool evening air.

in or at that place or location

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

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

From this reading This surmise, as it happened, was quite correct.

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

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

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

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

up to a particular time

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

being of use or service

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading She had another purpose in her mind, for since Alison's visit she had taken a certain interest in the man.

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

From this reading A USEFUL FRIEND Thorne drove away after dinner and, for it must be admitted that he preferred other people's cookery to his own, he contrived to reach the Hunter homestead just as supper was being laid out one evening some days later.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

during the time that

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He felt inclined to wonder why Mrs. Hunter had favored them with her company, for he supposed that it was not altogether for the sake of enjoying the cool evening air.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the meal he announced his intention of staying all night, but he did not explain what had brought him there until he sat with his host and hostess on the veranda while dusk crept up across the prairie.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading He felt inclined to wonder why Mrs. Hunter had favored them with her company, for he supposed that it was not altogether for the sake of enjoying the cool evening air.