Chapter X

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

From this reading It was at one of the studios on the day before New Year’s that Ellen noticed a pretty girl looking at her with evident interest.

(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 All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Indeed it is not surprising that he passed out of her memory almost entirely when two surprising incidents took place almost at the same time.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

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

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was at one of the studios on the day before New Year’s that Ellen noticed a pretty girl looking at her with evident interest.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was at one of the studios on the day before New Year’s that Ellen noticed a pretty girl looking at her with evident interest.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

the act of departing

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

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

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

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From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

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

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was at one of the studios on the day before New Year’s that Ellen noticed a pretty girl looking at her with evident interest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

a young female

From this reading It was at one of the studios on the day before New Year’s that Ellen noticed a pretty girl looking at her with evident interest.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

the act of departing

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

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

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

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

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

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

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

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

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

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

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

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

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Indeed it is not surprising that he passed out of her memory almost entirely when two surprising incidents took place almost at the same time.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed it is not surprising that he passed out of her memory almost entirely when two surprising incidents took place almost at the same time.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was at one of the studios on the day before New Year’s that Ellen noticed a pretty girl looking at her with evident interest.

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

From this reading Indeed it is not surprising that he passed out of her memory almost entirely when two surprising incidents took place almost at the same time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading It was at one of the studios on the day before New Year’s that Ellen noticed a pretty girl looking at her with evident interest.

plural of “luncheon” — a midday meal

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

United States actor (1914-1998)

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Indeed it is not surprising that he passed out of her memory almost entirely when two surprising incidents took place almost at the same time.

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

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

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

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was at one of the studios on the day before New Year’s that Ellen noticed a pretty girl looking at her with evident interest.

not any; not one

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

being perceived or observed

From this reading It was at one of the studios on the day before New Year’s that Ellen noticed a pretty girl looking at her with evident interest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

on one occasion

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was at one of the studios on the day before New Year’s that Ellen noticed a pretty girl looking at her with evident interest.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Indeed it is not surprising that he passed out of her memory almost entirely when two surprising incidents took place almost at the same time.

inflected form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Indeed it is not surprising that he passed out of her memory almost entirely when two surprising incidents took place almost at the same time.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Indeed it is not surprising that he passed out of her memory almost entirely when two surprising incidents took place almost at the same time.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It was at one of the studios on the day before New Year’s that Ellen noticed a pretty girl looking at her with evident interest.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Indeed it is not surprising that he passed out of her memory almost entirely when two surprising incidents took place almost at the same time.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

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

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

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

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

plural of “studio” — workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading It was at one of the studios on the day before New Year’s that Ellen noticed a pretty girl looking at her with evident interest.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading Indeed it is not surprising that he passed out of her memory almost entirely when two surprising incidents took place almost at the same time.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

plural of “tea” — a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

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

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

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

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

in or at that place or location

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

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

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Indeed it is not surprising that he passed out of her memory almost entirely when two surprising incidents took place almost at the same time.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

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

From this reading Indeed it is not surprising that he passed out of her memory almost entirely when two surprising incidents took place almost at the same time.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

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

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading All through that holiday week there was something going on, for it seemed that the old friends outdid themselves in their efforts to give Ellen pleasure.

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

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There were teas, luncheons and theatre parties, musicales, concerts, and, if nothing else offered, there were trips to the picture galleries, so that the girl’s time was entirely taken up, and when the hour of her departure struck she knew no more what Reed looked like than if she had never seen him.

at the time that

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

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

From this reading BRIGHT DAYS AND DARK ONES Although Reed Marshall kept his promise of coming to see Ellen, not once was she at home when he called, which he did several times.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was at one of the studios on the day before New Year’s that Ellen noticed a pretty girl looking at her with evident interest.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was at one of the studios on the day before New Year’s that Ellen noticed a pretty girl looking at her with evident interest.