Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

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

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

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

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

eagerly desirous

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

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

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And the next day a letter came.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

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From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

apart from; not including

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

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

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

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

From this reading "Yes, I am quite sure of it," he repeated.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

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

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

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

From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

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

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

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

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

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

From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

go away from a place

From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading And the next day a letter came.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

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

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

engage in

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading And the next day a letter came.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

the act of departing politely

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

recurring again and again

From this reading "Yes, I am quite sure of it," he repeated.

an event that repeats

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

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

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

carry out

From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

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

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

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

From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

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

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

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

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

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

From this reading At the close of a misty day Jim Taylor stood at the parlor door to take his leave of Mrs. Cranceford.

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

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

an obvious truth

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

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

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

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

From this reading During the slow hours of the afternoon they had talked about Louise, or sitting in silence had thought of her; and now at parting there was nothing to be added except the giant's hopeful remark, "I believe we'll hear from her to-morrow; I am quite sure of it."

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Repetition may make a sentiment trite, and into a slangish phrase may turn a wise truism, but words spoken to encourage an anxious heart do not lose their freshness.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, I am quite sure of it," he repeated.