Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

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

From this reading Their talk was mainly of Sunwich and Sunwich people, and it was an easy step from these to Equator Lodge.

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

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

plural of “anticipation” — an expectation

From this reading The anticipations of Mr. Wilks were more than realized on the following Tuesday.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

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

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

with delight

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

a person who tries to please or amuse

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles

From this reading Their talk was mainly of Sunwich and Sunwich people, and it was an easy step from these to Equator Lodge.

divisible by two

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

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From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The anticipations of Mr. Wilks were more than realized on the following Tuesday.

set up or found

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

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

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

full of trivial conversation

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

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

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

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

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

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

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

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

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

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

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Their talk was mainly of Sunwich and Sunwich people, and it was an easy step from these to Equator Lodge.

a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

having or covered with leaves

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

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 From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Their talk was mainly of Sunwich and Sunwich people, and it was an easy step from these to Equator Lodge.

a female domestic

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

for the most part

From this reading Their talk was mainly of Sunwich and Sunwich people, and it was an easy step from these to Equator Lodge.

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

From this reading The anticipations of Mr. Wilks were more than realized on the following Tuesday.

used to form the superlative

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The anticipations of Mr. Wilks were more than realized on the following Tuesday.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The anticipations of Mr. Wilks were more than realized on the following Tuesday.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The anticipations of Mr. Wilks were more than realized on the following Tuesday.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Their talk was mainly of Sunwich and Sunwich people, and it was an easy step from these to Equator Lodge.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The anticipations of Mr. Wilks were more than realized on the following Tuesday.

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

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

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

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Their talk was mainly of Sunwich and Sunwich people, and it was an easy step from these to Equator Lodge.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

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From this reading Their talk was mainly of Sunwich and Sunwich people, and it was an easy step from these to Equator Lodge.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Their talk was mainly of Sunwich and Sunwich people, and it was an easy step from these to Equator Lodge.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The anticipations of Mr. Wilks were more than realized on the following Tuesday.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

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

From this reading The anticipations of Mr. Wilks were more than realized on the following Tuesday.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their talk was mainly of Sunwich and Sunwich people, and it was an easy step from these to Equator Lodge.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Their talk was mainly of Sunwich and Sunwich people, and it was an easy step from these to Equator Lodge.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

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

From this reading Their talk was mainly of Sunwich and Sunwich people, and it was an easy step from these to Equator Lodge.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading The anticipations of Mr. Wilks were more than realized on the following Tuesday.

not diluted

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

not done

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

up to a particular time

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

migratory

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

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

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

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

From this reading The anticipations of Mr. Wilks were more than realized on the following Tuesday.

at the time that

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

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From this reading The anticipations of Mr. Wilks were more than realized on the following Tuesday.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading In the easiest of easy chairs he sat in the garden beneath the leafy branches of apple trees, and undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips in a stream as he beamed delightedly upon his entertainer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.

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

From this reading On that subject most people would have found the ex-steward somewhat garrulous, but Jem Hardy listened with great content, and even brought him back to it when he showed signs of wandering.

be the cause or source of

From this reading From the time a trim maid showed him into the smoking-room until late at night, when he left, a fêted and honoured guest, with one of his host’s best cigars between his teeth, nothing that could yield him any comfort was left undone.