Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

the state of being absent

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

anew

From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."

(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 We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."

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

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

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

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

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

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

United States singer (1918-1990)

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

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

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

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

From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading So Angel and Gerald were left, in a way, to their own devices.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

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

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

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

From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

set up or found

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

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

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."

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

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

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

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

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

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

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

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."

a social unit living together

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

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

From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."

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

From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

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

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

the act of departing

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

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

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

absolutely essential

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading So Angel and Gerald were left, in a way, to their own devices.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.

precisely, exactly

From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

express in words

From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."

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

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Angel and Gerald were left, in a way, to their own devices.

in the near future

From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

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

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

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

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

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

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

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

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.

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

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading So Angel and Gerald were left, in a way, to their own devices.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.

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

From this reading So Angel and Gerald were left, in a way, to their own devices.

in or at the place that

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."

in a willing manner

From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.

English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)

From this reading Greater Depths EARLY in July, Mr. Willis found it necessary to go to London to interview the editor of a magazine concerning a series of illustrations for a certain story; and, at his suggestion, Mr. Bailey accompanied him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading We shall get on all right without you; but it will be very dull, I expect; and I hope you will soon come home again."

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

From this reading Their intention was to remain away a few days; and, before leaving, Mr. Willis asked Gerald to spend his evenings at home with Angel during their absence, explaining that he thought Mrs. Vallance would be more satisfied to know where he was, as she was to be left in charge of the household.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Very well, father," Gerald replied willingly, "I'll do as you say.