Chapter XII

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

From this reading The days had become warmer, and it was possible to spend a good deal of time on the wooden balconies of the Swiss-like building.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

(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 The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

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

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

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

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

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

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading The days had become warmer, and it was possible to spend a good deal of time on the wooden balconies of the Swiss-like building.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The days had become warmer, and it was possible to spend a good deal of time on the wooden balconies of the Swiss-like building.

plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

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From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

a youthful male person

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The days had become warmer, and it was possible to spend a good deal of time on the wooden balconies of the Swiss-like building.

make calm or still

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The harbour itself never ceased to delight him.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

a person who is recovering from illness

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The days had become warmer, and it was possible to spend a good deal of time on the wooden balconies of the Swiss-like building.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The days had become warmer, and it was possible to spend a good deal of time on the wooden balconies of the Swiss-like building.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading The harbour itself never ceased to delight him.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

to come or go into

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

every person

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

set up or found

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The days had become warmer, and it was possible to spend a good deal of time on the wooden balconies of the Swiss-like building.

plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

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

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

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

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

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

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

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

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

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

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

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

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The days had become warmer, and it was possible to spend a good deal of time on the wooden balconies of the Swiss-like building.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The harbour itself never ceased to delight him.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The harbour itself never ceased to delight him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The days had become warmer, and it was possible to spend a good deal of time on the wooden balconies of the Swiss-like building.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The days had become warmer, and it was possible to spend a good deal of time on the wooden balconies of the Swiss-like building.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

in the near future

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

blowing tobacco smoke out into the air

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

in a reckless manner

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading The days had become warmer, and it was possible to spend a good deal of time on the wooden balconies of the Swiss-like building.

completely neat and clean

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

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From this reading The days had become warmer, and it was possible to spend a good deal of time on the wooden balconies of the Swiss-like building.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

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

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The days had become warmer, and it was possible to spend a good deal of time on the wooden balconies of the Swiss-like building.

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

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

From this reading The days had become warmer, and it was possible to spend a good deal of time on the wooden balconies of the Swiss-like building.

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

From this reading The days had become warmer, and it was possible to spend a good deal of time on the wooden balconies of the Swiss-like building.

look attentively

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading From these balconies he could look away across the green waters, with their patches of dark purple; could watch the Channel steamer puffing its way across, presently to enter the harbour below.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

well expressed and to the point

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

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

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

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

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

a Caucasian

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE seaside institution to which Bobbie, with an attention that could not have been exceeded if he had been paying money recklessly to everybody around him, found himself conveyed, exactly fitted his desires.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The cool, calm order of the place, the quiet service of serene women attendants in their dark gowns and white aprons, the well-chosen table, the pure white linen in spotless bedrooms—all these things, that might have irritated the boy had he been perfectly well, were, in his convalescent state, precisely what he required.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading The days had become warmer, and it was possible to spend a good deal of time on the wooden balconies of the Swiss-like building.