Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading The afternoon, however, was far spent and the party had only come to make a short visit.

present in great quantity

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The afternoon, however, was far spent and the party had only come to make a short visit.

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

From this reading She liked the great room, the air of luxury, the squire's tea and the squire's conversation.

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

From this reading She revolved the matter in her mind as she sat in the library talking in an undertone with Mr. Juxon.

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

From this reading She liked the great room, the air of luxury, the squire's tea and the squire's conversation.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

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

From this reading She revolved the matter in her mind as she sat in the library talking in an undertone with Mr. Juxon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Goddard did not mean to walk home with John; but on the other hand she did not mean to walk with the squire.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

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

From this reading The afternoon, however, was far spent and the party had only come to make a short visit.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading She liked the great room, the air of luxury, the squire's tea and the squire's conversation.

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

From this reading Mrs. Goddard did not mean to walk home with John; but on the other hand she did not mean to walk with the squire.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The afternoon, however, was far spent and the party had only come to make a short visit.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

United States physicist who developed the first successful liquid-fueled rocket (1882-1945)

From this reading Mrs. Goddard did not mean to walk home with John; but on the other hand she did not mean to walk with the squire.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading She liked the great room, the air of luxury, the squire's tea and the squire's conversation.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

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

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Mrs. Goddard did not mean to walk home with John; but on the other hand she did not mean to walk with the squire.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

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

From this reading She revolved the matter in her mind as she sat in the library talking in an undertone with Mr. Juxon.

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

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mrs. Goddard did not mean to walk home with John; but on the other hand she did not mean to walk with the squire.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The afternoon, however, was far spent and the party had only come to make a short visit.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

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

From this reading She revolved the matter in her mind as she sat in the library talking in an undertone with Mr. Juxon.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

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

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Mrs. Goddard did not mean to walk home with John; but on the other hand she did not mean to walk with the squire.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

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From this reading She revolved the matter in her mind as she sat in the library talking in an undertone with Mr. Juxon.

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

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

a room where books are kept

From this reading She revolved the matter in her mind as she sat in the library talking in an undertone with Mr. Juxon.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading She liked the great room, the air of luxury, the squire's tea and the squire's conversation.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading She liked the great room, the air of luxury, the squire's tea and the squire's conversation.

engage in

From this reading The afternoon, however, was far spent and the party had only come to make a short visit.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading She revolved the matter in her mind as she sat in the library talking in an undertone with Mr. Juxon.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Mrs. Goddard did not mean to walk home with John; but on the other hand she did not mean to walk with the squire.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading She revolved the matter in her mind as she sat in the library talking in an undertone with Mr. Juxon.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She revolved the matter in her mind as she sat in the library talking in an undertone with Mr. Juxon.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Goddard did not mean to walk home with John; but on the other hand she did not mean to walk with the squire.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Goddard did not mean to walk home with John; but on the other hand she did not mean to walk with the squire.

-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She liked the great room, the air of luxury, the squire's tea and the squire's conversation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Goddard did not mean to walk home with John; but on the other hand she did not mean to walk with the squire.

and nothing more

From this reading The afternoon, however, was far spent and the party had only come to make a short visit.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mrs. Goddard did not mean to walk home with John; but on the other hand she did not mean to walk with the squire.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The afternoon, however, was far spent and the party had only come to make a short visit.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

turned in a circle around an axis

From this reading She revolved the matter in her mind as she sat in the library talking in an undertone with Mr. Juxon.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading She liked the great room, the air of luxury, the squire's tea and the squire's conversation.

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

From this reading She revolved the matter in her mind as she sat in the library talking in an undertone with Mr. Juxon.

express in words

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

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

From this reading Mrs. Goddard did not mean to walk home with John; but on the other hand she did not mean to walk with the squire.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The afternoon, however, was far spent and the party had only come to make a short visit.

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

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

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

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The afternoon, however, was far spent and the party had only come to make a short visit.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Mrs. Goddard did not mean to walk home with John; but on the other hand she did not mean to walk with the squire.

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

From this reading She liked the great room, the air of luxury, the squire's tea and the squire's conversation.

emotionally aroused

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading She revolved the matter in her mind as she sat in the library talking in an undertone with Mr. Juxon.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading She liked the great room, the air of luxury, the squire's tea and the squire's conversation.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

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

From this reading Mrs. Goddard did not mean to walk home with John; but on the other hand she did not mean to walk with the squire.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

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

From this reading Mrs. Goddard did not mean to walk home with John; but on the other hand she did not mean to walk with the squire.

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

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

a quiet or hushed tone of voice

From this reading She revolved the matter in her mind as she sat in the library talking in an undertone with Mr. Juxon.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The afternoon, however, was far spent and the party had only come to make a short visit.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Mrs. Goddard did not mean to walk home with John; but on the other hand she did not mean to walk with the squire.

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

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

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

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Goddard did not mean to walk home with John; but on the other hand she did not mean to walk with the squire.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading It is worth noticing that his flow of talk was more abundant to-day than it had been for some time; whether it was John's presence which stimulated Mr. Juxon's imagination, or whether Mrs. Goddard had suddenly grown more interesting since John Short's appearance it is hard to say; it is certain that Mr. Juxon talked better than usual.