Chapter II

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

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading 'To hear you go on about that scarecrow of a girl, one would suppose you had never seen a pretty woman in your life.'

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

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

From this reading 'What a fellow you are, Jim!' cried Maurice, with a half-contemptuous, half-compassionate air, as for the foolishness of a child.

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

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

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

From this reading 'What a fellow you are, Jim!' cried Maurice, with a half-contemptuous, half-compassionate air, as for the foolishness of a child.

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

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

a young person of either sex

From this reading 'What a fellow you are, Jim!' cried Maurice, with a half-contemptuous, half-compassionate air, as for the foolishness of a child.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading 'I never saw prettier eyes,' said James, 'and she has a manner that a fellow might easily fall in love with—so simple, so childish, so confiding.'

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

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From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

willing to entrust personal matters

From this reading 'I never saw prettier eyes,' said James, 'and she has a manner that a fellow might easily fall in love with—so simple, so childish, so confiding.'

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading 'What a fellow you are, Jim!' cried Maurice, with a half-contemptuous, half-compassionate air, as for the foolishness of a child.

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

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading 'I never saw prettier eyes,' said James, 'and she has a manner that a fellow might easily fall in love with—so simple, so childish, so confiding.'

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

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

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

opinion or judgment

From this reading 'I never saw prettier eyes,' said James, 'and she has a manner that a fellow might easily fall in love with—so simple, so childish, so confiding.'

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading 'I never saw prettier eyes,' said James, 'and she has a manner that a fellow might easily fall in love with—so simple, so childish, so confiding.'

a boy or man

From this reading 'What a fellow you are, Jim!' cried Maurice, with a half-contemptuous, half-compassionate air, as for the foolishness of a child.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading 'What a fellow you are, Jim!' cried Maurice, with a half-contemptuous, half-compassionate air, as for the foolishness of a child.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 'What a fellow you are, Jim!' cried Maurice, with a half-contemptuous, half-compassionate air, as for the foolishness of a child.

a young female

From this reading 'To hear you go on about that scarecrow of a girl, one would suppose you had never seen a pretty woman in your life.'

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

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

From this reading 'To hear you go on about that scarecrow of a girl, one would suppose you had never seen a pretty woman in your life.'

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

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

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

From this reading 'What a fellow you are, Jim!' cried Maurice, with a half-contemptuous, half-compassionate air, as for the foolishness of a child.

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

From this reading 'What a fellow you are, Jim!' cried Maurice, with a half-contemptuous, half-compassionate air, as for the foolishness of a child.

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

From this reading 'I never saw prettier eyes,' said James, 'and she has a manner that a fellow might easily fall in love with—so simple, so childish, so confiding.'

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading 'To hear you go on about that scarecrow of a girl, one would suppose you had never seen a pretty woman in your life.'

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

From this reading 'I never saw prettier eyes,' said James, 'and she has a manner that a fellow might easily fall in love with—so simple, so childish, so confiding.'

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

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

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 James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

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

From this reading 'What a fellow you are, Jim!' cried Maurice, with a half-contemptuous, half-compassionate air, as for the foolishness of a child.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading 'To hear you go on about that scarecrow of a girl, one would suppose you had never seen a pretty woman in your life.'

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading 'I never saw prettier eyes,' said James, 'and she has a manner that a fellow might easily fall in love with—so simple, so childish, so confiding.'

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading 'I never saw prettier eyes,' said James, 'and she has a manner that a fellow might easily fall in love with—so simple, so childish, so confiding.'

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

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading 'I never saw prettier eyes,' said James, 'and she has a manner that a fellow might easily fall in love with—so simple, so childish, so confiding.'

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading 'To hear you go on about that scarecrow of a girl, one would suppose you had never seen a pretty woman in your life.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'What a fellow you are, Jim!' cried Maurice, with a half-contemptuous, half-compassionate air, as for the foolishness of a child.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 'To hear you go on about that scarecrow of a girl, one would suppose you had never seen a pretty woman in your life.'

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 'To hear you go on about that scarecrow of a girl, one would suppose you had never seen a pretty woman in your life.'

To move from a closed position.

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

above and across; more than

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

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

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading 'I never saw prettier eyes,' said James, 'and she has a manner that a fellow might easily fall in love with—so simple, so childish, so confiding.'

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading 'To hear you go on about that scarecrow of a girl, one would suppose you had never seen a pretty woman in your life.'

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'I never saw prettier eyes,' said James, 'and she has a manner that a fellow might easily fall in love with—so simple, so childish, so confiding.'

cut with a saw

From this reading 'I never saw prettier eyes,' said James, 'and she has a manner that a fellow might easily fall in love with—so simple, so childish, so confiding.'

an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds

From this reading 'To hear you go on about that scarecrow of a girl, one would suppose you had never seen a pretty woman in your life.'

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading 'To hear you go on about that scarecrow of a girl, one would suppose you had never seen a pretty woman in your life.'

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

From this reading 'I never saw prettier eyes,' said James, 'and she has a manner that a fellow might easily fall in love with—so simple, so childish, so confiding.'

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading 'I never saw prettier eyes,' said James, 'and she has a manner that a fellow might easily fall in love with—so simple, so childish, so confiding.'

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 'I never saw prettier eyes,' said James, 'and she has a manner that a fellow might easily fall in love with—so simple, so childish, so confiding.'

in the near future

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

express a supposition

From this reading 'To hear you go on about that scarecrow of a girl, one would suppose you had never seen a pretty woman in your life.'

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'To hear you go on about that scarecrow of a girl, one would suppose you had never seen a pretty woman in your life.'

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

From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

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

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

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

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

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

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'What a fellow you are, Jim!' cried Maurice, with a half-contemptuous, half-compassionate air, as for the foolishness of a child.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading James Penwyn and Maurice Clissold went to the Eborsham Theatre as soon as they had eaten their dinner and smoked a single cigar apiece, lounging by the open window in the gloaming, talking over their afternoon's adventure.

in the company of; together with

From this reading 'What a fellow you are, Jim!' cried Maurice, with a half-contemptuous, half-compassionate air, as for the foolishness of a child.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading 'To hear you go on about that scarecrow of a girl, one would suppose you had never seen a pretty woman in your life.'

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

From this reading 'To hear you go on about that scarecrow of a girl, one would suppose you had never seen a pretty woman in your life.'

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'What a fellow you are, Jim!' cried Maurice, with a half-contemptuous, half-compassionate air, as for the foolishness of a child.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'To hear you go on about that scarecrow of a girl, one would suppose you had never seen a pretty woman in your life.'