Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading Miss Nugent, who was trying to imagine her father in his new _rôle_ aboard the _Conqueror_, paid no heed.

similar in quality or character

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

possessing life

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

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

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

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

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

a cruel and oppressive dictator

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

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

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading Miss Nugent, who was trying to imagine her father in his new _rôle_ aboard the _Conqueror_, paid no heed.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

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

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

an opposing military force

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

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

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was not a pleasant idea, and her eyes flashed with temper as she thought of it.

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

From this reading Miss Nugent, who was trying to imagine her father in his new _rôle_ aboard the _Conqueror_, paid no heed.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading It was not a pleasant idea, and her eyes flashed with temper as she thought of it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading “I wonder what he said,” she gasped, at last.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

possessive form of “hardy” — United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

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

From this reading “I wonder what he said,” she gasped, at last.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading Miss Nugent, who was trying to imagine her father in his new _rôle_ aboard the _Conqueror_, paid no heed.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

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

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

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

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

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

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

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

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Miss Nugent, who was trying to imagine her father in his new _rôle_ aboard the _Conqueror_, paid no heed.

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

From this reading Miss Nugent, who was trying to imagine her father in his new _rôle_ aboard the _Conqueror_, paid no heed.

a message received and understood

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not a pleasant idea, and her eyes flashed with temper as she thought of it.

possessive form of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

immediately past

From this reading “I wonder what he said,” she gasped, at last.

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

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Nugent, who was trying to imagine her father in his new _rôle_ aboard the _Conqueror_, paid no heed.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

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

From this reading Miss Nugent, who was trying to imagine her father in his new _rôle_ aboard the _Conqueror_, paid no heed.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

not any; not one

From this reading Miss Nugent, who was trying to imagine her father in his new _rôle_ aboard the _Conqueror_, paid no heed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not a pleasant idea, and her eyes flashed with temper as she thought of it.

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From this reading Miss Nugent, who was trying to imagine her father in his new _rôle_ aboard the _Conqueror_, paid no heed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Miss Nugent, who was trying to imagine her father in his new _rôle_ aboard the _Conqueror_, paid no heed.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was not a pleasant idea, and her eyes flashed with temper as she thought of it.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

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

From this reading Miss Nugent, who was trying to imagine her father in his new _rôle_ aboard the _Conqueror_, paid no heed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I wonder what he said,” she gasped, at last.

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

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

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

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

transport commercially

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading It was not a pleasant idea, and her eyes flashed with temper as she thought of it.

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

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

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

From this reading It was not a pleasant idea, and her eyes flashed with temper as she thought of it.

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

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

hard to endure

From this reading Miss Nugent, who was trying to imagine her father in his new _rôle_ aboard the _Conqueror_, paid no heed.

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

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

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

From this reading Miss Nugent, who was trying to imagine her father in his new _rôle_ aboard the _Conqueror_, paid no heed.

(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 Mrs. Kingdom’s usual expressions of surprise, “Well, I never did!” and “Good gracious alive!” died on her lips, and she sat gazing helpless and round-eyed at her niece.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “I wonder what he said,” she gasped, at last.

which person or people

From this reading Miss Nugent, who was trying to imagine her father in his new _rôle_ aboard the _Conqueror_, paid no heed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The two ladies received Mr. Hardy’s information with something akin to consternation, the idea of the autocrat of Equator Lodge as a stowaway on board the ship of his ancient enemy proving too serious for ordinary comment.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading “I wonder what he said,” she gasped, at last.