Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading At a quarter past two that afternoon, Amaryllis, with her bull-dog, set out for a walk.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading "How absurd!" she exclaimed, laughing to herself.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading At a quarter past two that afternoon, Amaryllis, with her bull-dog, set out for a walk.

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From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.

bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers

From this reading At a quarter past two that afternoon, Amaryllis, with her bull-dog, set out for a walk.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

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

From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.

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

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At a quarter past two that afternoon, Amaryllis, with her bull-dog, set out for a walk.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

cheerful and bright

From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

possessive form of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading "HUMMIN' BIRD'S WESKIT."

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

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From this reading At a quarter past two that afternoon, Amaryllis, with her bull-dog, set out for a walk.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

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

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

divisible by two

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "How absurd!" she exclaimed, laughing to herself.

marked by eager anticipation

From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At a quarter past two that afternoon, Amaryllis, with her bull-dog, set out for a walk.

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

From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.

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

From this reading At a quarter past two that afternoon, Amaryllis, with her bull-dog, set out for a walk.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "How absurd!" she exclaimed, laughing to herself.

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From this reading "How absurd!" she exclaimed, laughing to herself.

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

From this reading "HUMMIN' BIRD'S WESKIT."

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

From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.

a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading "How absurd!" she exclaimed, laughing to herself.

come together

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

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

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

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

From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

from appearances alone

From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At a quarter past two that afternoon, Amaryllis, with her bull-dog, set out for a walk.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading At a quarter past two that afternoon, Amaryllis, with her bull-dog, set out for a walk.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

one of four equal parts

From this reading At a quarter past two that afternoon, Amaryllis, with her bull-dog, set out for a walk.

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From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading At a quarter past two that afternoon, Amaryllis, with her bull-dog, set out for a walk.

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

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

term of address for a man

From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

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

From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.

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

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At a quarter past two that afternoon, Amaryllis, with her bull-dog, set out for a walk.

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

From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

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

From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading At a quarter past two that afternoon, Amaryllis, with her bull-dog, set out for a walk.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading At a quarter past two that afternoon, Amaryllis, with her bull-dog, set out for a walk.

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

From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.

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

From this reading "HUMMIN' BIRD'S WESKIT."

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

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

in the company of; together with

From this reading At a quarter past two that afternoon, Amaryllis, with her bull-dog, set out for a walk.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Tea-time, or even dinner was early enough, thought Amaryllis, to meet the new-comer; and then, in spite of the mixture of bewilderment, pride and regret which oppressed her, she remembered the words of the American in the Cape Town bar: "Eyes blue as a hummin' bird's weskit."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Her father was in the laboratory, ostensibly at work, and Sir Randal, beaming expectant, had driven off to St. Albans.